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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,619.40, 17,429.10 and 9,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,619.40, 17,429.10 and 9,675.40 is: 14,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,619.40 : 17,429.10 = 9,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,619.40/17,429.10 = 9,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,619.40x = 17,429.10 × 9,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,619.40x = 168,633,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,633,514.14/11,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.10

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