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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,461.08, 17,269.71 and 9,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,461.08, 17,269.71 and 9,426.65 is: 14,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,461.08 : 17,269.71 = 9,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,461.08/17,269.71 = 9,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,461.08x = 17,269.71 × 9,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,461.08x = 162,795,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,795,425.42/11,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.20

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