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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,714.51, 17,545.64 and 9,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,714.51, 17,545.64 and 9,063.99 is: 13,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,714.51 : 17,545.64 = 9,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,714.51/17,545.64 = 9,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,714.51x = 17,545.64 × 9,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,714.51x = 159,033,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,033,460.18/11,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.76

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