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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.38, 16,767.62 and 9,989.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.38, 16,767.62 and 9,989.85 is: 14,908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.38 : 16,767.62 = 9,989.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.38/16,767.62 = 9,989.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.38x = 16,767.62 × 9,989.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.38x = 167,506,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,506,115.24/11,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,908.81

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