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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,416.22, 17,100.41 and 9,182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,416.22, 17,100.41 and 9,182.99 is: 13,755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,416.22 : 17,100.41 = 9,182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,416.22/17,100.41 = 9,182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,416.22x = 17,100.41 × 9,182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,416.22x = 157,032,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,032,831.48/11,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.24

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