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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.19, 17,488.23 and 9,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.19, 17,488.23 and 9,031.33 is: 13,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.19 : 17,488.23 = 9,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.19/17,488.23 = 9,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.19x = 17,488.23 × 9,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.19x = 157,941,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,976.25/11,673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.32

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