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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.28, 17,458.92 and 9,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.28, 17,458.92 and 9,904.26 is: 14,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.28 : 17,458.92 = 9,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.28/17,458.92 = 9,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.28x = 17,458.92 × 9,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.28x = 172,917,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,917,683.00/11,639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.39

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