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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.34, 17,466.99 and 9,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.34, 17,466.99 and 9,072.10 is: 13,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.34 : 17,466.99 = 9,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.34/17,466.99 = 9,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.34x = 17,466.99 × 9,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.34x = 158,462,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,462,279.98/11,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.70

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