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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.80, 17,389.20 and 9,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.80, 17,389.20 and 9,843.20 is: 14,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.80 : 17,389.20 = 9,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.80/17,389.20 = 9,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.80x = 17,389.20 × 9,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.80x = 171,165,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,165,373.44/11,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.80

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