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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.98, 16,784.70 and 9,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.98, 16,784.70 and 9,451.32 is: 14,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.98 : 16,784.70 = 9,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.98/16,784.70 = 9,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.98x = 16,784.70 × 9,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.98x = 158,637,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,637,570.80/11,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.42

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