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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.96, 17,055.03 and 9,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.96, 17,055.03 and 9,633.18 is: 14,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.96 : 17,055.03 = 9,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.96/17,055.03 = 9,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.96x = 17,055.03 × 9,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.96x = 164,294,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,294,173.90/11,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.96

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