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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.60, 16,982.40 and 10,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.60, 16,982.40 and 10,502.40 is: 15,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.60 : 16,982.40 = 10,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.60/16,982.40 = 10,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.60x = 16,982.40 × 10,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.60x = 178,355,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,355,957.76/11,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.60

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