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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.60, 16,701.84 and 8,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.60, 16,701.84 and 8,368.80 is: 12,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.60 : 16,701.84 = 8,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.60/16,701.84 = 8,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.60x = 16,701.84 × 8,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.60x = 139,774,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,774,358.59/11,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.28

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