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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.70, 16,672.05 and 9,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.70, 16,672.05 and 9,474.45 is: 14,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.70 : 16,672.05 = 9,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.70/16,672.05 = 9,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.70x = 16,672.05 × 9,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.70x = 157,958,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,958,504.12/11,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.68

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