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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.54, 17,178.63 and 9,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.54, 17,178.63 and 9,969.54 is: 14,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.54 : 17,178.63 = 9,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.54/17,178.63 = 9,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.54x = 17,178.63 × 9,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.54x = 171,263,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263,038.93/11,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.99

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