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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.71, 17,533.56 and 9,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.71, 17,533.56 and 9,055.58 is: 13,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.71 : 17,533.56 = 9,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.71/17,533.56 = 9,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.71x = 17,533.56 × 9,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.71x = 158,776,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,776,555.26/11,706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.87

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