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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,765.22, 16,227.80 and 9,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,765.22, 16,227.80 and 9,984.56 is: 13,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,765.22 : 16,227.80 = 9,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,765.22/16,227.80 = 9,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,765.22x = 16,227.80 × 9,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,765.22x = 162,027,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,027,349.15/11,765.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.73

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