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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.65, 17,462.87 and 9,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.65, 17,462.87 and 9,176.69 is: 13,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.65 : 17,462.87 = 9,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.65/17,462.87 = 9,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.65x = 17,462.87 × 9,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.65x = 160,251,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,251,344.50/11,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.54

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