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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,756.72, 17,610.38 and 9,542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,756.72, 17,610.38 and 9,542.99 is: 14,294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,756.72 : 17,610.38 = 9,542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,756.72/17,610.38 = 9,542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,756.72x = 17,610.38 × 9,542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,756.72x = 168,055,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,055,712.33/11,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.44

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