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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,656.53, 17,484.92 and 9,331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,656.53, 17,484.92 and 9,331.32 is: 13,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,656.53 : 17,484.92 = 9,331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,656.53/17,484.92 = 9,331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,656.53x = 17,484.92 × 9,331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,656.53x = 163,157,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,157,337.04/11,656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.08

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