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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.40, 17,049.90 and 10,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.40, 17,049.90 and 10,080.20 is: 15,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.40 : 17,049.90 = 10,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.40/17,049.90 = 10,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.40x = 17,049.90 × 10,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.40x = 171,866,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,866,401.98/11,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.88

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