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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.40, 16,853.70 and 9,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.40, 16,853.70 and 9,949.40 is: 14,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.40 : 16,853.70 = 9,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.40/16,853.70 = 9,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.40x = 16,853.70 × 9,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.40x = 167,684,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,684,202.78/11,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.36

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