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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.73, 17,057.70 and 9,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.73, 17,057.70 and 9,550.93 is: 14,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.73 : 17,057.70 = 9,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.73/17,057.70 = 9,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.73x = 17,057.70 × 9,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.73x = 162,916,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,916,898.66/11,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.80

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