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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.27, 15,322.05 and 9,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.27, 15,322.05 and 9,523.44 is: 13,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.27 : 15,322.05 = 9,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.27/15,322.05 = 9,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.27x = 15,322.05 × 9,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.27x = 145,918,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,918,623.85/11,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.49

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