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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.40, 17,040.60 and 10,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.40, 17,040.60 and 10,131.60 is: 15,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.40 : 17,040.60 = 10,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.40/17,040.60 = 10,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.40x = 17,040.60 × 10,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.40x = 172,648,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,648,542.96/11,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.40

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