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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.23, 17,462.26 and 9,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.23, 17,462.26 and 9,176.27 is: 13,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.23 : 17,462.26 = 9,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.23/17,462.26 = 9,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.23x = 17,462.26 × 9,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.23x = 160,238,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,238,412.57/11,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.92

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