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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.60, 17,036.40 and 8,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.60, 17,036.40 and 8,441.60 is: 12,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.60 : 17,036.40 = 8,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.60/17,036.40 = 8,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.60x = 17,036.40 × 8,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.60x = 143,814,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,814,474.24/11,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.40

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