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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,331.20, 16,996.80 and 9,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,331.20, 16,996.80 and 9,257.60 is: 13,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,331.20 : 16,996.80 = 9,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,331.20/16,996.80 = 9,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,331.20x = 16,996.80 × 9,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,331.20x = 157,349,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349,575.68/11,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.40

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