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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,516.02, 17,273.96 and 9,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,516.02, 17,273.96 and 9,951.26 is: 14,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,516.02 : 17,273.96 = 9,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,516.02/17,273.96 = 9,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,516.02x = 17,273.96 × 9,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,516.02x = 171,897,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,897,667.19/11,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.83

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