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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,802.06, 16,271.72 and 9,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,802.06, 16,271.72 and 9,669.74 is: 13,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,802.06 : 16,271.72 = 9,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,802.06/16,271.72 = 9,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,802.06x = 16,271.72 × 9,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,802.06x = 157,343,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,343,208.31/11,802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.84

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