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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.02, 17,626.92 and 9,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.02, 17,626.92 and 9,169.06 is: 13,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.02 : 17,626.92 = 9,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.02/17,626.92 = 9,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.02x = 17,626.92 × 9,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.02x = 161,622,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,622,287.10/11,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.03

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