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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.52, 15,301.30 and 10,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.52, 15,301.30 and 10,588.28 is: 14,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.52 : 15,301.30 = 10,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.52/15,301.30 = 10,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.52x = 15,301.30 × 10,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.52x = 162,014,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,014,448.76/11,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.64

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