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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,546.80, 17,295.90 and 9,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,546.80, 17,295.90 and 9,359.80 is: 14,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,546.80 : 17,295.90 = 9,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,546.80/17,295.90 = 9,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,546.80x = 17,295.90 × 9,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,546.80x = 161,886,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886,164.82/11,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.00

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