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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.90, 17,233.23 and 9,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.90, 17,233.23 and 9,152.42 is: 13,759.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.90 : 17,233.23 = 9,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.90/17,233.23 = 9,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.90x = 17,233.23 × 9,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.90x = 157,725,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,725,758.92/11,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.67

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