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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,932.80, 17,918.40 and 9,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,932.80, 17,918.40 and 9,014.40 is: 13,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,932.80 : 17,918.40 = 9,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,932.80/17,918.40 = 9,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,932.80x = 17,918.40 × 9,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,932.80x = 161,523,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,523,624.96/11,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.10

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