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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.57, 17,294.53 and 9,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.57, 17,294.53 and 9,555.12 is: 14,325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.57 : 17,294.53 = 9,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.57/17,294.53 = 9,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.57x = 17,294.53 × 9,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.57x = 165,251,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,251,175.25/11,535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.36

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