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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,232.96, 15,508.72 and 10,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,232.96, 15,508.72 and 10,052 is: 13,878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,232.96 : 15,508.72 = 10,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,232.96/15,508.72 = 10,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,232.96x = 15,508.72 × 10,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,232.96x = 155,893,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,893,653.44/11,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.23

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