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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.59, 17,488.31 and 9,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.59, 17,488.31 and 9,193.64 is: 13,778.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.59 : 17,488.31 = 9,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.59/17,488.31 = 9,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.59x = 17,488.31 × 9,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.59x = 160,781,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,781,092.94/11,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.96

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