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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,345.60, 17,018.40 and 11,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,345.60, 17,018.40 and 11,345.60 is: 17,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,345.60 : 17,018.40 = 11,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,345.60/17,018.40 = 11,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,345.60x = 17,018.40 × 11,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,345.60x = 193,083,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,083,959.04/11,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.40

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