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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.41, 17,764.54 and 9,760.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.41, 17,764.54 and 9,760.24 is: 14,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.41 : 17,764.54 = 9,760.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.41/17,764.54 = 9,760.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.41x = 17,764.54 × 9,760.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.41x = 173,386,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,386,173.89/11,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.41

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