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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.80, 17,625.66 and 9,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.80, 17,625.66 and 9,292.36 is: 13,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.80 : 17,625.66 = 9,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.80/17,625.66 = 9,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.80x = 17,625.66 × 9,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.80x = 163,783,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,783,977.96/11,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.80

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