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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,121.60, 16,682.40 and 10,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,121.60, 16,682.40 and 10,311.60 is: 15,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,121.60 : 16,682.40 = 10,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,121.60/16,682.40 = 10,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,121.60x = 16,682.40 × 10,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,121.60x = 172,022,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,022,235.84/11,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.40

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