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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.20, 16,737.84 and 9,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.20, 16,737.84 and 9,095.27 is: 13,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.20 : 16,737.84 = 9,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.20/16,737.84 = 9,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.20x = 16,737.84 × 9,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.20x = 152,235,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,235,174.02/11,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.57

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