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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.83, 17,463.15 and 9,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.83, 17,463.15 and 9,176.88 is: 13,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.83 : 17,463.15 = 9,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.83/17,463.15 = 9,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.83x = 17,463.15 × 9,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.83x = 160,257,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,257,144.66/11,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.82

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