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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.36, 17,341.80 and 9,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.36, 17,341.80 and 9,598.29 is: 14,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.36 : 17,341.80 = 9,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.36/17,341.80 = 9,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.36x = 17,341.80 × 9,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.36x = 166,451,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,451,625.52/11,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.34

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