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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.94, 16,594.67 and 9,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.94, 16,594.67 and 9,471.26 is: 14,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.94 : 16,594.67 = 9,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.94/16,594.67 = 9,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.94x = 16,594.67 × 9,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.94x = 157,172,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,172,428.31/11,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.11

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