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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.58, 15,322.77 and 10,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.58, 15,322.77 and 10,592.98 is: 14,645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.58 : 15,322.77 = 10,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.58/15,322.77 = 10,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.58x = 15,322.77 × 10,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.58x = 162,313,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,313,796.15/11,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.85

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