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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.59, 15,503.81 and 9,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.59, 15,503.81 and 9,341.93 is: 12,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.59 : 15,503.81 = 9,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.59/15,503.81 = 9,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.59x = 15,503.81 × 9,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.59x = 144,835,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,835,499.80/11,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.08

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