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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.82, 17,529.09 and 9,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.82, 17,529.09 and 9,148.41 is: 13,698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.82 : 17,529.09 = 9,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.82/17,529.09 = 9,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.82x = 17,529.09 × 9,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.82x = 160,363,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,363,342.97/11,706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.28

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