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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,604.92, 17,418.90 and 9,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,604.92, 17,418.90 and 9,035.96 is: 13,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,604.92 : 17,418.90 = 9,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,604.92/17,418.90 = 9,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,604.92x = 17,418.90 × 9,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,604.92x = 157,396,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,396,483.64/11,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.91

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