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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.70, 17,096.55 and 9,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.70, 17,096.55 and 9,477.70 is: 14,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.70 : 17,096.55 = 9,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.70/17,096.55 = 9,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.70x = 17,096.55 × 9,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.70x = 162,035,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,035,971.94/11,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.55

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