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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,342.28, 16,984.26 and 9,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,342.28, 16,984.26 and 9,592.68 is: 14,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,342.28 : 16,984.26 = 9,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,342.28/16,984.26 = 9,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,342.28x = 16,984.26 × 9,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,342.28x = 162,924,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,924,571.22/11,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.36

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