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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.38, 17,217.85 and 9,672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.38, 17,217.85 and 9,672.82 is: 14,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.38 : 17,217.85 = 9,672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.38/17,217.85 = 9,672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.38x = 17,217.85 × 9,672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.38x = 166,545,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,545,163.84/11,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.76

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