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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.90, 16,499.40 and 9,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.90, 16,499.40 and 9,711.70 is: 14,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.90 : 16,499.40 = 9,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.90/16,499.40 = 9,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.90x = 16,499.40 × 9,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.90x = 160,237,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,237,222.98/11,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.44

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