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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.70, 17,402.55 and 9,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.70, 17,402.55 and 9,414.70 is: 14,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.70 : 17,402.55 = 9,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.70/17,402.55 = 9,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.70x = 17,402.55 × 9,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.70x = 163,839,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,839,787.49/11,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.05

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