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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.52, 17,741.27 and 9,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.52, 17,741.27 and 9,739.30 is: 14,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.52 : 17,741.27 = 9,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.52/17,741.27 = 9,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.52x = 17,741.27 × 9,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.52x = 172,787,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,787,550.91/11,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.95

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