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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,585.67, 17,293.71 and 9,952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,585.67, 17,293.71 and 9,952.71 is: 14,856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,585.67 : 17,293.71 = 9,952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,585.67/17,293.71 = 9,952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,585.67x = 17,293.71 × 9,952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,585.67x = 172,119,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,119,193.99/11,585.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.22

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