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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.20, 16,849.80 and 9,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.20, 16,849.80 and 9,264.90 is: 13,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.20 : 16,849.80 = 9,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.20/16,849.80 = 9,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.20x = 16,849.80 × 9,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.20x = 156,111,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,111,712.02/11,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.35

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