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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.10, 17,312.85 and 9,614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.10, 17,312.85 and 9,614.10 is: 14,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.10 : 17,312.85 = 9,614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.10/17,312.85 = 9,614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.10x = 17,312.85 × 9,614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.10x = 166,447,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,447,471.19/11,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.94

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