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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.40, 16,907.40 and 9,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.40, 16,907.40 and 9,985.20 is: 15,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.40 : 16,907.40 = 9,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.40/16,907.40 = 9,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.40x = 16,907.40 × 9,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.40x = 168,823,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,823,770.48/11,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.36

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