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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,614.86, 17,444.70 and 9,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,614.86, 17,444.70 and 9,952.74 is: 14,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,614.86 : 17,444.70 = 9,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,614.86/17,444.70 = 9,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,614.86x = 17,444.70 × 9,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,614.86x = 173,622,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,622,563.48/11,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.31

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