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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.40, 17,499.60 and 11,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.40, 17,499.60 and 11,212.80 is: 16,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.40 : 17,499.60 = 11,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.40/17,499.60 = 11,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.40x = 17,499.60 × 11,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.40x = 196,219,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,219,514.88/11,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.20

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