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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.22, 17,344.10 and 9,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.22, 17,344.10 and 9,372.50 is: 14,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.22 : 17,344.10 = 9,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.22/17,344.10 = 9,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.22x = 17,344.10 × 9,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.22x = 162,557,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,557,577.25/11,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.87

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