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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.60, 16,874.10 and 9,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.60, 16,874.10 and 9,321.60 is: 13,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.60 : 16,874.10 = 9,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.60/16,874.10 = 9,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.60x = 16,874.10 × 9,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.60x = 157,293,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,293,610.56/11,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.29

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