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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,381.60, 17,072.40 and 9,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,381.60, 17,072.40 and 9,502.40 is: 14,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,381.60 : 17,072.40 = 9,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,381.60/17,072.40 = 9,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,381.60x = 17,072.40 × 9,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,381.60x = 162,228,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,228,773.76/11,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.60

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