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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.23, 16,923.49 and 9,257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.23, 16,923.49 and 9,257.35 is: 13,823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.23 : 16,923.49 = 9,257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.23/16,923.49 = 9,257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.23x = 16,923.49 × 9,257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.23x = 156,666,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,666,670.15/11,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.66

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