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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.60, 17,295.90 and 9,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.60, 17,295.90 and 9,226.60 is: 13,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.60 : 17,295.90 = 9,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.60/17,295.90 = 9,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.60x = 17,295.90 × 9,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.60x = 159,582,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,582,350.94/11,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.90

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