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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,617.91, 17,425.04 and 9,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,617.91, 17,425.04 and 9,656.14 is: 14,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,617.91 : 17,425.04 = 9,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,617.91/17,425.04 = 9,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,617.91x = 17,425.04 × 9,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,617.91x = 168,258,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,258,490.34/11,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.68

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