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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.41, 16,766.26 and 9,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.41, 16,766.26 and 9,272.59 is: 13,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.41 : 16,766.26 = 9,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.41/16,766.26 = 9,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.41x = 16,766.26 × 9,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.41x = 155,466,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,466,589.72/11,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.87

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