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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.08, 17,652.96 and 9,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.08, 17,652.96 and 9,937.12 is: 14,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.08 : 17,652.96 = 9,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.08/17,652.96 = 9,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.08x = 17,652.96 × 9,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.08x = 175,419,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,419,581.88/11,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,898.79

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