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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,654.21, 17,466.71 and 9,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,654.21, 17,466.71 and 9,179.25 is: 13,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,654.21 : 17,466.71 = 9,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,654.21/17,466.71 = 9,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,654.21x = 17,466.71 × 9,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,654.21x = 160,331,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,331,320.72/11,654.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.38

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