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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.04, 17,218.38 and 9,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.04, 17,218.38 and 9,996.04 is: 14,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.04 : 17,218.38 = 9,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.04/17,218.38 = 9,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.04x = 17,218.38 × 9,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.04x = 172,115,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,115,615.22/11,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.73

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