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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.09, 16,357.14 and 9,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.09, 16,357.14 and 9,011.52 is: 12,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.09 : 16,357.14 = 9,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.09/16,357.14 = 9,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.09x = 16,357.14 × 9,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.09x = 147,402,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,402,694.25/11,844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.25

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