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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,465.15, 17,236.61 and 9,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,465.15, 17,236.61 and 9,154.67 is: 13,763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,465.15 : 17,236.61 = 9,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,465.15/17,236.61 = 9,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,465.15x = 17,236.61 × 9,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,465.15x = 157,795,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,795,476.47/11,465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.05

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