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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,453.60, 17,180.40 and 9,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,453.60, 17,180.40 and 9,149.60 is: 13,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,453.60 : 17,180.40 = 9,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,453.60/17,180.40 = 9,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,453.60x = 17,180.40 × 9,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,453.60x = 157,193,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,193,787.84/11,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.40

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