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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.60, 16,867.80 and 11,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.60, 16,867.80 and 11,029.20 is: 16,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.60 : 16,867.80 = 11,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.60/16,867.80 = 11,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.60x = 16,867.80 × 11,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.60x = 186,038,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,038,339.76/11,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.64

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