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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.76, 16,993.26 and 9,480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.76, 16,993.26 and 9,480.87 is: 14,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.76 : 16,993.26 = 9,480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.76/16,993.26 = 9,480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.76x = 16,993.26 × 9,480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.76x = 161,110,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110,888.94/11,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.85

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