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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.60, 16,718.40 and 10,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.60, 16,718.40 and 10,195.20 is: 15,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.60 : 16,718.40 = 10,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.60/16,718.40 = 10,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.60x = 16,718.40 × 10,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.60x = 170,447,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,447,431.68/11,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.80

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