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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.20, 17,344.80 and 11,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.20, 17,344.80 and 11,028.60 is: 16,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.20 : 17,344.80 = 11,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.20/17,344.80 = 11,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.20x = 17,344.80 × 11,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.20x = 191,288,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,288,861.28/11,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.90

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