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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.24, 16,954.62 and 9,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.24, 16,954.62 and 9,674.92 is: 14,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.24 : 16,954.62 = 9,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.24/16,954.62 = 9,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.24x = 16,954.62 × 9,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.24x = 164,034,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,034,592.13/11,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.31

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