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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.98, 16,557.63 and 9,436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.98, 16,557.63 and 9,436.11 is: 13,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.98 : 16,557.63 = 9,436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.98/16,557.63 = 9,436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.98x = 16,557.63 × 9,436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.98x = 156,239,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,239,618.02/11,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.42

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