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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.28, 17,452.92 and 9,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.28, 17,452.92 and 9,900.26 is: 14,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.28 : 17,452.92 = 9,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.28/17,452.92 = 9,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.28x = 17,452.92 × 9,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.28x = 172,788,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,788,445.76/11,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.39

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