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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,782.40, 17,673.60 and 9,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,782.40, 17,673.60 and 9,881.60 is: 14,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,782.40 : 17,673.60 = 9,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,782.40/17,673.60 = 9,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,782.40x = 17,673.60 × 9,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,782.40x = 174,643,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,643,445.76/11,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.40

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