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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,650.23, 17,460.76 and 9,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,650.23, 17,460.76 and 9,175.27 is: 13,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,650.23 : 17,460.76 = 9,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,650.23/17,460.76 = 9,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,650.23x = 17,460.76 × 9,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,650.23x = 160,207,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,207,187.41/11,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.42

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