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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.80, 17,738.70 and 9,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.80, 17,738.70 and 9,711.70 is: 14,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.80 : 17,738.70 = 9,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.80/17,738.70 = 9,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.80x = 17,738.70 × 9,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.80x = 172,272,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,272,932.79/11,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.55

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