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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.76, 17,071.20 and 9,559.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.76, 17,071.20 and 9,559.96 is: 14,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.76 : 17,071.20 = 9,559.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.76/17,071.20 = 9,559.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.76x = 17,071.20 × 9,559.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.76x = 163,199,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,199,989.15/11,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.30

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