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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.80, 16,860.90 and 11,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.80, 16,860.90 and 11,256.80 is: 16,860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.80 : 16,860.90 = 11,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.80/16,860.90 = 11,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.80x = 16,860.90 × 11,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.80x = 189,799,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,799,779.12/11,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.90

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