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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,202.36, 16,879.47 and 9,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,202.36, 16,879.47 and 9,297.24 is: 14,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,202.36 : 16,879.47 = 9,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,202.36/16,879.47 = 9,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,202.36x = 16,879.47 × 9,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,202.36x = 156,932,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,932,483.66/11,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.88

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