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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.72, 15,286.98 and 10,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.72, 15,286.98 and 10,279.40 is: 14,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.72 : 15,286.98 = 10,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.72/15,286.98 = 10,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.72x = 15,286.98 × 10,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.72x = 157,140,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,140,982.21/11,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.42

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