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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.60, 17,039.40 and 9,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.60, 17,039.40 and 9,901.60 is: 14,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.60 : 17,039.40 = 9,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.60/17,039.40 = 9,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.60x = 17,039.40 × 9,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.60x = 168,717,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,717,323.04/11,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.40

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