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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.80, 16,829.64 and 9,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.80, 16,829.64 and 9,396.72 is: 14,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.80 : 16,829.64 = 9,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.80/16,829.64 = 9,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.80x = 16,829.64 × 9,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.80x = 158,143,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,143,414.78/11,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,077.46

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