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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.95, 16,927.26 and 9,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.95, 16,927.26 and 9,965.35 is: 14,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.95 : 16,927.26 = 9,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.95/16,927.26 = 9,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.95x = 16,927.26 × 9,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.95x = 168,686,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,686,070.44/11,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,935.97

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