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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.17, 15,948.13 and 9,440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.17, 15,948.13 and 9,440.54 is: 13,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.17 : 15,948.13 = 9,440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.17/15,948.13 = 9,440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.17x = 15,948.13 × 9,440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.17x = 150,558,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558,959.19/11,567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.06

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