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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.70, 16,730.55 and 8,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.70, 16,730.55 and 8,966.70 is: 13,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.70 : 16,730.55 = 8,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.70/16,730.55 = 8,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.70x = 16,730.55 × 8,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.70x = 150,017,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,017,822.69/11,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.05

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