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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.60, 16,898.40 and 10,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.60, 16,898.40 and 10,446.40 is: 15,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.60 : 16,898.40 = 10,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.60/16,898.40 = 10,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.60x = 16,898.40 × 10,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.60x = 176,527,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,527,445.76/11,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.60

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