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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,448.64, 17,122.48 and 9,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,448.64, 17,122.48 and 9,966.24 is: 14,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,448.64 : 17,122.48 = 9,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,448.64/17,122.48 = 9,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,448.64x = 17,122.48 × 9,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,448.64x = 170,646,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,646,745.08/11,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.42

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