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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.04, 15,174.71 and 9,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.04, 15,174.71 and 9,016.08 is: 12,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.04 : 15,174.71 = 9,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.04/15,174.71 = 9,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.04x = 15,174.71 × 9,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.04x = 136,816,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,816,354.26/11,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.64

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