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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.20, 17,008.80 and 9,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.20, 17,008.80 and 9,261.55 is: 13,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.20 : 17,008.80 = 9,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.20/17,008.80 = 9,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.20x = 17,008.80 × 9,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.20x = 157,527,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,527,851.64/11,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.33

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