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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,466.96, 17,215.04 and 9,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,466.96, 17,215.04 and 9,746.52 is: 14,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,466.96 : 17,215.04 = 9,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,466.96/17,215.04 = 9,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,466.96x = 17,215.04 × 9,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,466.96x = 167,786,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,786,731.66/11,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.19

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