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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,485.60, 17,228.40 and 10,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,485.60, 17,228.40 and 10,027.60 is: 15,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,485.60 : 17,228.40 = 10,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,485.60/17,228.40 = 10,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,485.60x = 17,228.40 × 10,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,485.60x = 172,759,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,759,503.84/11,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.40

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