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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.91, 16,775.88 and 9,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.91, 16,775.88 and 9,995.37 is: 14,917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.91 : 16,775.88 = 9,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.91/16,775.88 = 9,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.91x = 16,775.88 × 9,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.91x = 167,681,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,681,127.68/11,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.04

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