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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.30, 17,233.28 and 9,174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.30, 17,233.28 and 9,174.66 is: 13,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.30 : 17,233.28 = 9,174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.30/17,233.28 = 9,174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.30x = 17,233.28 × 9,174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.30x = 158,109,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,109,438.81/11,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.45

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