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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.23, 16,303.25 and 9,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.23, 16,303.25 and 9,303.97 is: 12,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.23 : 16,303.25 = 9,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.23/16,303.25 = 9,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.23x = 16,303.25 × 9,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.23x = 151,684,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,684,861.62/11,826.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.14

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