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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.16, 17,239.92 and 9,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.16, 17,239.92 and 9,059.68 is: 13,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.16 : 17,239.92 = 9,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.16/17,239.92 = 9,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.16x = 17,239.92 × 9,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.16x = 156,188,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,188,158.43/11,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,586.12

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