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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.40, 17,412.90 and 9,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.40, 17,412.90 and 9,893.40 is: 14,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.40 : 17,412.90 = 9,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.40/17,412.90 = 9,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.40x = 17,412.90 × 9,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.40x = 172,272,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,272,784.86/11,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.75

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