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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.74, 17,738.55 and 9,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.74, 17,738.55 and 9,360.42 is: 14,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.74 : 17,738.55 = 9,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.74/17,738.55 = 9,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.74x = 17,738.55 × 9,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.74x = 166,040,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,040,278.19/11,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.33

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