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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.20, 16,921.80 and 11,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.20, 16,921.80 and 11,086.80 is: 16,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.20 : 16,921.80 = 11,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.20/16,921.80 = 11,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.20x = 16,921.80 × 11,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.20x = 187,608,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,608,612.24/11,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.20

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