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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,589.93, 17,300.06 and 9,956.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,589.93, 17,300.06 and 9,956.97 is: 14,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,589.93 : 17,300.06 = 9,956.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,589.93/17,300.06 = 9,956.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,589.93x = 17,300.06 × 9,956.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,589.93x = 172,256,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,256,128.63/11,589.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.57

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