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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.75, 16,561.26 and 9,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.75, 16,561.26 and 9,753.08 is: 13,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.75 : 16,561.26 = 9,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.75/16,561.26 = 9,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.75x = 16,561.26 × 9,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.75x = 161,523,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,523,210.87/11,994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.16

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