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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.92, 17,742.98 and 9,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.92, 17,742.98 and 9,484.52 is: 14,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.92 : 17,742.98 = 9,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.92/17,742.98 = 9,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.92x = 17,742.98 × 9,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.92x = 168,283,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,283,648.67/11,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.85

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