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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,374.04, 17,124.36 and 9,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,374.04, 17,124.36 and 9,996.23 is: 15,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,374.04 : 17,124.36 = 9,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,374.04/17,124.36 = 9,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,374.04x = 17,124.36 × 9,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,374.04x = 171,178,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178,955.54/11,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.98

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