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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.44, 16,881.66 and 9,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.44, 16,881.66 and 9,524.16 is: 14,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.44 : 16,881.66 = 9,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.44/16,881.66 = 9,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.44x = 16,881.66 × 9,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.44x = 160,783,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,783,630.91/11,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.92

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