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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.20, 17,707.80 and 11,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.20, 17,707.80 and 11,027.60 is: 16,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.20 : 17,707.80 = 11,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.20/17,707.80 = 11,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.20x = 17,707.80 × 11,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.20x = 195,274,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,274,535.28/11,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.40

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