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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.30, 16,893.45 and 9,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.30, 16,893.45 and 9,966.30 is: 14,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.30 : 16,893.45 = 9,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.30/16,893.45 = 9,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.30x = 16,893.45 × 9,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.30x = 168,365,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,365,190.74/11,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.45

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