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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.76, 16,573.74 and 9,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.76, 16,573.74 and 9,474.28 is: 14,229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.76 : 16,573.74 = 9,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.76/16,573.74 = 9,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.76x = 16,573.74 × 9,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.76x = 157,024,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,024,253.41/11,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.97

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