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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,255.36, 15,520.71 and 9,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,255.36, 15,520.71 and 9,667.25 is: 13,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,255.36 : 15,520.71 = 9,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,255.36/15,520.71 = 9,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,255.36x = 15,520.71 × 9,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,255.36x = 150,042,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,042,600.60/11,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.77

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