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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.60, 17,294.40 and 11,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.60, 17,294.40 and 11,286.60 is: 16,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.60 : 17,294.40 = 11,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.60/17,294.40 = 11,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.60x = 17,294.40 × 11,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.60x = 195,194,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,194,975.04/11,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.90

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