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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,587.06, 17,333.00 and 9,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,587.06, 17,333.00 and 9,251.63 is: 13,839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,587.06 : 17,333.00 = 9,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,587.06/17,333.00 = 9,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,587.06x = 17,333.00 × 9,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,587.06x = 160,358,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,358,469.56/11,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.45

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