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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.96, 15,477.56 and 7,396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.96, 15,477.56 and 7,396.60 is: 10,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.96 : 15,477.56 = 7,396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.96/15,477.56 = 7,396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.96x = 15,477.56 × 7,396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.96x = 114,481,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481,300.09/11,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.72

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