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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.28, 16,051.77 and 9,833.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.28, 16,051.77 and 9,833.94 is: 13,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.28 : 16,051.77 = 9,833.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.28/16,051.77 = 9,833.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.28x = 16,051.77 × 9,833.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.28x = 157,852,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,852,143.07/11,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.02

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