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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,117.78, 15,303.57 and 10,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,117.78, 15,303.57 and 10,068.02 is: 13,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,117.78 : 15,303.57 = 10,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,117.78/15,303.57 = 10,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,117.78x = 15,303.57 × 10,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,117.78x = 154,076,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,076,648.83/11,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.58

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