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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.93, 17,298.57 and 9,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.93, 17,298.57 and 9,955.97 is: 14,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.93 : 17,298.57 = 9,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.93/17,298.57 = 9,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.93x = 17,298.57 × 9,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.93x = 172,223,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,223,994.18/11,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.08

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