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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,622.69, 16,039.22 and 9,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,622.69, 16,039.22 and 9,941.94 is: 13,719.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,622.69 : 16,039.22 = 9,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,622.69/16,039.22 = 9,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,622.69x = 16,039.22 × 9,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,622.69x = 159,460,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,460,913.18/11,622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.79

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