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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.80, 16,885.20 and 9,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.80, 16,885.20 and 9,069.80 is: 13,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.80 : 16,885.20 = 9,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.80/16,885.20 = 9,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.80x = 16,885.20 × 9,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.80x = 153,145,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,145,386.96/11,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.70

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