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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.80, 17,177.70 and 9,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.80, 17,177.70 and 9,702.20 is: 14,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.80 : 17,177.70 = 9,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.80/17,177.70 = 9,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.80x = 17,177.70 × 9,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.80x = 166,661,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,661,480.94/11,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.30

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