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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,243.80, 16,865.70 and 9,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,243.80, 16,865.70 and 9,858.70 is: 14,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,243.80 : 16,865.70 = 9,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,243.80/16,865.70 = 9,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,243.80x = 16,865.70 × 9,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,243.80x = 166,273,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,273,876.59/11,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.05

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