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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.96, 17,258.02 and 9,188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.96, 17,258.02 and 9,188.38 is: 13,759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.96 : 17,258.02 = 9,188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.96/17,258.02 = 9,188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.96x = 17,258.02 × 9,188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.96x = 158,573,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,573,199.02/11,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.11

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