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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.91, 17,444.87 and 9,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.91, 17,444.87 and 9,569.58 is: 14,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.91 : 17,444.87 = 9,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.91/17,444.87 = 9,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.91x = 17,444.87 × 9,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.91x = 166,940,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,940,031.21/11,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,354.38

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