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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,243.26, 16,853.52 and 9,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,243.26, 16,853.52 and 9,274.96 is: 13,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,243.26 : 16,853.52 = 9,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,243.26/16,853.52 = 9,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,243.26x = 16,853.52 × 9,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,243.26x = 156,315,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,315,723.86/11,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.06

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