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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.80, 17,261.40 and 9,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.80, 17,261.40 and 9,034.40 is: 13,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.80 : 17,261.40 = 9,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.80/17,261.40 = 9,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.80x = 17,261.40 × 9,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.80x = 155,946,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,946,392.16/11,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.33

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