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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.33, 16,981.97 and 9,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.33, 16,981.97 and 9,639.80 is: 14,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.33 : 16,981.97 = 9,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.33/16,981.97 = 9,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.33x = 16,981.97 × 9,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.33x = 163,702,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,702,661.30/11,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.67

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