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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.14, 17,462.12 and 9,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.14, 17,462.12 and 9,176.18 is: 13,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.14 : 17,462.12 = 9,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.14/17,462.12 = 9,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.14x = 17,462.12 × 9,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.14x = 160,235,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,235,556.30/11,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.78

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