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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,229.96, 16,824.24 and 9,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,229.96, 16,824.24 and 9,392.88 is: 14,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,229.96 : 16,824.24 = 9,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,229.96/16,824.24 = 9,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,229.96x = 16,824.24 × 9,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,229.96x = 158,028,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,028,067.41/11,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.01

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