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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.71, 15,264.90 and 10,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.71, 15,264.90 and 10,263.39 is: 14,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.71 : 15,264.90 = 10,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.71/15,264.90 = 10,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.71x = 15,264.90 × 10,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.71x = 156,669,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,669,622.01/11,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.34

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