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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.52, 16,914.92 and 9,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.52, 16,914.92 and 9,251.60 is: 13,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.52 : 16,914.92 = 9,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.52/16,914.92 = 9,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.52x = 16,914.92 × 9,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.52x = 156,490,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,490,073.87/11,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.03

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