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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.63, 16,544.07 and 9,992.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.63, 16,544.07 and 9,992.58 is: 14,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.63 : 16,544.07 = 9,992.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.63/16,544.07 = 9,992.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.63x = 16,544.07 × 9,992.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.63x = 165,317,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,317,943.00/11,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.40

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