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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,682.40, 17,523.60 and 11,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,682.40, 17,523.60 and 11,228.80 is: 16,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,682.40 : 17,523.60 = 11,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,682.40/17,523.60 = 11,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,682.40x = 17,523.60 × 11,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,682.40x = 196,768,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,768,999.68/11,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.20

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