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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.06, 16,267.56 and 9,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.06, 16,267.56 and 9,666.72 is: 13,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.06 : 16,267.56 = 9,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.06/16,267.56 = 9,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.06x = 16,267.56 × 9,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.06x = 157,253,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,253,947.60/11,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.67

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