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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.77, 15,297.50 and 10,585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.77, 15,297.50 and 10,585.53 is: 14,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.77 : 15,297.50 = 10,585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.77/15,297.50 = 10,585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.77x = 15,297.50 × 10,585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.77x = 161,932,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,932,171.64/11,083.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.85

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