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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.20, 16,867.80 and 9,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.20, 16,867.80 and 9,992.40 is: 14,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.20 : 16,867.80 = 9,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.20/16,867.80 = 9,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.20x = 16,867.80 × 9,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.20x = 168,549,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,549,804.72/11,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,988.60

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