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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.24, 17,683.32 and 9,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.24, 17,683.32 and 9,194.96 is: 13,774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.24 : 17,683.32 = 9,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.24/17,683.32 = 9,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.24x = 17,683.32 × 9,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.24x = 162,597,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,597,420.07/11,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.49

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