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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.28, 15,432.72 and 8,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.28, 15,432.72 and 8,826.72 is: 12,174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.28 : 15,432.72 = 8,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.28/15,432.72 = 8,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.28x = 15,432.72 × 8,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.28x = 136,220,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,220,298.28/11,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.18

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