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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,986.26, 17,945.25 and 9,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,986.26, 17,945.25 and 9,524.58 is: 14,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,986.26 : 17,945.25 = 9,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,986.26/17,945.25 = 9,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,986.26x = 17,945.25 × 9,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,986.26x = 170,920,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,920,969.25/11,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.74

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