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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,405.80, 17,127.90 and 11,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,405.80, 17,127.90 and 11,060.20 is: 16,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,405.80 : 17,127.90 = 11,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,405.80/17,127.90 = 11,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,405.80x = 17,127.90 × 11,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,405.80x = 189,437,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,437,999.58/11,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.92

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