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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.90, 16,792.35 and 9,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.90, 16,792.35 and 9,985.30 is: 14,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.90 : 16,792.35 = 9,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.90/16,792.35 = 9,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.90x = 16,792.35 × 9,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.90x = 167,676,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,676,652.46/11,194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.95

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