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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,545.80, 17,286.30 and 11,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,545.80, 17,286.30 and 11,221.80 is: 16,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,545.80 : 17,286.30 = 11,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,545.80/17,286.30 = 11,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,545.80x = 17,286.30 × 11,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,545.80x = 193,983,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,983,401.34/11,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.21

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