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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.70, 16,496.85 and 9,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.70, 16,496.85 and 9,356.30 is: 14,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.70 : 16,496.85 = 9,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.70/16,496.85 = 9,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.70x = 16,496.85 × 9,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.70x = 154,349,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,349,477.66/11,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.68

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