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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.58, 17,547.93 and 9,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.58, 17,547.93 and 9,521.34 is: 14,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.58 : 17,547.93 = 9,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.58/17,547.93 = 9,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.58x = 17,547.93 × 9,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.58x = 167,079,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,079,807.83/11,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.21

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