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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.46, 17,482.40 and 9,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.46, 17,482.40 and 9,601.14 is: 14,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.46 : 17,482.40 = 9,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.46/17,482.40 = 9,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.46x = 17,482.40 × 9,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.46x = 167,850,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,850,969.94/11,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.48

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