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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.16, 17,924.59 and 9,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.16, 17,924.59 and 9,606.60 is: 14,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.16 : 17,924.59 = 9,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.16/17,924.59 = 9,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.16x = 17,924.59 × 9,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.16x = 172,194,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,194,378.30/11,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.97

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