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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.70, 16,807.05 and 9,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.70, 16,807.05 and 9,951.90 is: 14,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.70 : 16,807.05 = 9,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.70/16,807.05 = 9,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.70x = 16,807.05 × 9,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.70x = 167,262,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,262,080.90/11,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.85

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