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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.64, 15,467.11 and 9,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.64, 15,467.11 and 9,867.34 is: 13,608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.64 : 15,467.11 = 9,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.64/15,467.11 = 9,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.64x = 15,467.11 × 9,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.64x = 152,619,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,619,233.19/11,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.93

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