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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.93, 16,927.50 and 9,260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.93, 16,927.50 and 9,260.03 is: 13,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.93 : 16,927.50 = 9,260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.93/16,927.50 = 9,260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.93x = 16,927.50 × 9,260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.93x = 156,749,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,749,234.87/11,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.65

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