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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.28, 17,774.52 and 9,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.28, 17,774.52 and 9,230.96 is: 13,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.28 : 17,774.52 = 9,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.28/17,774.52 = 9,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.28x = 17,774.52 × 9,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.28x = 164,075,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,075,883.14/11,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.06

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