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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.50, 16,983.60 and 9,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.50, 16,983.60 and 9,927.40 is: 14,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.50 : 16,983.60 = 9,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.50/16,983.60 = 9,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.50x = 16,983.60 × 9,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.50x = 168,602,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602,990.64/11,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.13

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