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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.20, 17,008.80 and 10,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.20, 17,008.80 and 10,209.60 is: 15,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.20 : 17,008.80 = 10,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.20/17,008.80 = 10,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.20x = 17,008.80 × 10,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.20x = 173,653,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,653,044.48/11,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.30

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