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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.47, 17,413.91 and 9,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.47, 17,413.91 and 9,244.50 is: 13,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.47 : 17,413.91 = 9,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.47/17,413.91 = 9,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.47x = 17,413.91 × 9,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.47x = 160,982,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,982,914.11/11,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.90

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