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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,587.44, 17,296.34 and 9,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,587.44, 17,296.34 and 9,954.48 is: 14,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,587.44 : 17,296.34 = 9,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,587.44/17,296.34 = 9,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,587.44x = 17,296.34 × 9,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,587.44x = 172,176,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,176,070.60/11,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,858.85

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