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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.72, 16,496.68 and 9,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.72, 16,496.68 and 9,739.52 is: 14,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.72 : 16,496.68 = 9,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.72/16,496.68 = 9,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.72x = 16,496.68 × 9,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.72x = 160,669,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,669,744.79/11,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,537.99

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