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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,916.76, 16,454.56 and 9,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,916.76, 16,454.56 and 9,675.08 is: 13,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,916.76 : 16,454.56 = 9,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,916.76/16,454.56 = 9,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,916.76x = 16,454.56 × 9,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,916.76x = 159,199,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,199,184.36/11,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.27

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