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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.80, 17,503.20 and 9,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.80, 17,503.20 and 9,211.20 is: 13,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.80 : 17,503.20 = 9,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.80/17,503.20 = 9,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.80x = 17,503.20 × 9,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.80x = 161,225,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,225,475.84/11,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.80

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