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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.90, 16,844.40 and 9,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.90, 16,844.40 and 9,941.70 is: 14,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.90 : 16,844.40 = 9,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.90/16,844.40 = 9,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.90x = 16,844.40 × 9,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.90x = 167,461,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,461,971.48/11,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,880.35

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