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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,202.36, 16,757.34 and 9,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,202.36, 16,757.34 and 9,205.50 is: 13,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,202.36 : 16,757.34 = 9,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,202.36/16,757.34 = 9,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,202.36x = 16,757.34 × 9,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,202.36x = 154,259,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,259,693.37/11,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.29

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