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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.56, 16,903.18 and 9,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.56, 16,903.18 and 9,889.68 is: 14,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.56 : 16,903.18 = 9,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.56/16,903.18 = 9,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.56x = 16,903.18 × 9,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.56x = 167,167,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,167,041.18/11,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,828.24

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