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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.80, 16,691.70 and 10,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.80, 16,691.70 and 10,220.60 is: 15,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.80 : 16,691.70 = 10,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.80/16,691.70 = 10,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.80x = 16,691.70 × 10,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.80x = 170,599,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,599,189.02/11,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.90

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