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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.52, 17,347.28 and 9,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.52, 17,347.28 and 9,244.48 is: 13,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.52 : 17,347.28 = 9,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.52/17,347.28 = 9,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.52x = 17,347.28 × 9,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.52x = 160,366,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,366,583.01/11,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.96

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