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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.90, 16,808.85 and 9,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.90, 16,808.85 and 9,996.30 is: 14,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.90 : 16,808.85 = 9,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.90/16,808.85 = 9,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.90x = 16,808.85 × 9,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.90x = 168,026,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026,307.26/11,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.45

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