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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.93, 16,701.51 and 9,683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.93, 16,701.51 and 9,683.10 is: 14,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.93 : 16,701.51 = 9,683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.93/16,701.51 = 9,683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.93x = 16,701.51 × 9,683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.93x = 161,722,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,722,391.48/11,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.74

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