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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.20, 17,095.80 and 9,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.20, 17,095.80 and 9,323.60 is: 13,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.20 : 17,095.80 = 9,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.20/17,095.80 = 9,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.20x = 17,095.80 × 9,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.20x = 159,394,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,394,400.88/11,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.40

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