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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.73, 17,056.20 and 9,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.73, 17,056.20 and 9,549.93 is: 14,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.73 : 17,056.20 = 9,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.73/17,056.20 = 9,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.73x = 17,056.20 × 9,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.73x = 162,885,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,885,516.07/11,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.30

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