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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.40, 16,862.70 and 9,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.40, 16,862.70 and 9,967.40 is: 14,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.40 : 16,862.70 = 9,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.40/16,862.70 = 9,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.40x = 16,862.70 × 9,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.40x = 168,077,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,077,275.98/11,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.43

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