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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.85, 15,359.42 and 10,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.85, 15,359.42 and 10,708.71 is: 14,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.85 : 15,359.42 = 10,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.85/15,359.42 = 10,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.85x = 15,359.42 × 10,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.85x = 164,479,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,479,543.72/11,189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.00

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