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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.80, 16,832.64 and 9,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.80, 16,832.64 and 9,398.72 is: 14,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.80 : 16,832.64 = 9,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.80/16,832.64 = 9,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.80x = 16,832.64 × 9,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.80x = 158,205,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,205,270.22/11,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.46

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