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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.80, 17,009.40 and 10,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.80, 17,009.40 and 10,180.40 is: 15,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.80 : 17,009.40 = 10,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.80/17,009.40 = 10,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.80x = 17,009.40 × 10,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.80x = 173,162,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,162,495.76/11,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.91

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