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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,509.20, 17,215.80 and 10,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,509.20, 17,215.80 and 10,347.60 is: 15,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,509.20 : 17,215.80 = 10,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,509.20/17,215.80 = 10,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,509.20x = 17,215.80 × 10,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,509.20x = 178,142,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,142,212.08/11,509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.24

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