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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,453.58, 17,258.39 and 9,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,453.58, 17,258.39 and 9,419.15 is: 14,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,453.58 : 17,258.39 = 9,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,453.58/17,258.39 = 9,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,453.58x = 17,258.39 × 9,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,453.58x = 162,559,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,559,230.78/11,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.88

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