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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.60, 16,798.92 and 9,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.60, 16,798.92 and 9,245.68 is: 13,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.60 : 16,798.92 = 9,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.60/16,798.92 = 9,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.60x = 16,798.92 × 9,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.60x = 155,317,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,317,438.67/11,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.34

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