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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.46, 17,486.90 and 9,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.46, 17,486.90 and 9,604.14 is: 14,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.46 : 17,486.90 = 9,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.46/17,486.90 = 9,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.46x = 17,486.90 × 9,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.46x = 167,946,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,946,635.77/11,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.98

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