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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.92, 17,647.24 and 9,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.92, 17,647.24 and 9,445.04 is: 14,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.92 : 17,647.24 = 9,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.92/17,647.24 = 9,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.92x = 17,647.24 × 9,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.92x = 166,678,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,678,887.69/11,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.41

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