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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.56, 17,237.43 and 9,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.56, 17,237.43 and 9,151.99 is: 13,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.56 : 17,237.43 = 9,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.56/17,237.43 = 9,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.56x = 17,237.43 × 9,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.56x = 157,756,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,756,769.63/11,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.93

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