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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,460.26, 17,111.99 and 10,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,460.26, 17,111.99 and 10,266.60 is: 15,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,460.26 : 17,111.99 = 10,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,460.26/17,111.99 = 10,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,460.26x = 17,111.99 × 10,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,460.26x = 175,681,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,681,943.70/11,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.66

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