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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.74, 17,086.25 and 9,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.74, 17,086.25 and 9,173.51 is: 13,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.74 : 17,086.25 = 9,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.74/17,086.25 = 9,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.74x = 17,086.25 × 9,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.74x = 156,740,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,740,807.33/11,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.08

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