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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.08, 16,517.34 and 9,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.08, 16,517.34 and 9,372.84 is: 14,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.08 : 16,517.34 = 9,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.08/16,517.34 = 9,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.08x = 16,517.34 × 9,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.08x = 154,814,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,814,385.05/11,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.57

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