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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.37, 16,817.04 and 9,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.37, 16,817.04 and 9,936.31 is: 14,831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.37 : 16,817.04 = 9,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.37/16,817.04 = 9,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.37x = 16,817.04 × 9,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.37x = 167,099,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,099,188.96/11,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,831.68

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