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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,832.95, 17,705.66 and 9,733.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,832.95, 17,705.66 and 9,733.43 is: 14,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,832.95 : 17,705.66 = 9,733.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,832.95/17,705.66 = 9,733.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,832.95x = 17,705.66 × 9,733.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,832.95x = 172,336,797.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,336,797.81/11,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.14

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