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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.44, 17,952.66 and 9,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.44, 17,952.66 and 9,636.96 is: 14,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.44 : 17,952.66 = 9,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.44/17,952.66 = 9,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.44x = 17,952.66 × 9,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.44x = 173,009,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,009,066.31/11,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,430.12

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