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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.79, 17,845.34 and 9,579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.79, 17,845.34 and 9,579.03 is: 14,334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.79 : 17,845.34 = 9,579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.79/17,845.34 = 9,579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.79x = 17,845.34 × 9,579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.79x = 170,940,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,940,999.33/11,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.93

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