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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,374.48, 17,038.98 and 9,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,374.48, 17,038.98 and 9,038.44 is: 13,539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,374.48 : 17,038.98 = 9,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,374.48/17,038.98 = 9,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,374.48x = 17,038.98 × 9,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,374.48x = 154,005,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,005,798.39/11,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.59

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