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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,239.70, 16,774.05 and 9,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,239.70, 16,774.05 and 9,994.16 is: 14,915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,239.70 : 16,774.05 = 9,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,239.70/16,774.05 = 9,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,239.70x = 16,774.05 × 9,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,239.70x = 167,642,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,642,455.68/11,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.21

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