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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.48, 17,922.96 and 9,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.48, 17,922.96 and 9,503.52 is: 14,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.48 : 17,922.96 = 9,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.48/17,922.96 = 9,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.48x = 17,922.96 × 9,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.48x = 170,331,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,331,208.82/11,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.41

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