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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,977.28, 18,006.46 and 9,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,977.28, 18,006.46 and 9,653.60 is: 14,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,977.28 : 18,006.46 = 9,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,977.28/18,006.46 = 9,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,977.28x = 18,006.46 × 9,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,977.28x = 173,827,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,827,162.26/11,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.07

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