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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.60, 17,060.40 and 10,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.60, 17,060.40 and 10,725.60 is: 16,088.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.60 : 17,060.40 = 10,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.60/17,060.40 = 10,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.60x = 17,060.40 × 10,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.60x = 182,983,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983,026.24/11,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.40

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