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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.20, 16,975.59 and 9,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.20, 16,975.59 and 9,292.26 is: 13,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.20 : 16,975.59 = 9,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.20/16,975.59 = 9,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.20x = 16,975.59 × 9,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.20x = 157,741,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,741,595.93/11,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.69

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