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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.24, 17,322.76 and 9,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.24, 17,322.76 and 9,244.80 is: 13,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.24 : 17,322.76 = 9,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.24/17,322.76 = 9,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.24x = 17,322.76 × 9,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.24x = 160,145,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,145,451.65/11,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.20

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