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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.40, 16,806.60 and 9,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.40, 16,806.60 and 9,994.80 is: 14,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.40 : 16,806.60 = 9,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.40/16,806.60 = 9,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.40x = 16,806.60 × 9,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.40x = 167,978,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,978,605.68/11,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.20

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