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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.64, 16,571.72 and 9,455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.64, 16,571.72 and 9,455.92 is: 14,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.64 : 16,571.72 = 9,455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.64/16,571.72 = 9,455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.64x = 16,571.72 × 9,455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.64x = 156,700,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,700,858.58/11,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.10

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