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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,142.80, 16,714.20 and 9,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,142.80, 16,714.20 and 9,393.20 is: 14,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,142.80 : 16,714.20 = 9,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,142.80/16,714.20 = 9,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,142.80x = 16,714.20 × 9,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,142.80x = 156,999,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,999,823.44/11,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.80

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