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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,190.80, 16,786.20 and 9,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,190.80, 16,786.20 and 9,927.20 is: 14,890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,190.80 : 16,786.20 = 9,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,190.80/16,786.20 = 9,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,190.80x = 16,786.20 × 9,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,190.80x = 166,639,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,639,964.64/11,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.80

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