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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.16, 15,483.18 and 10,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.16, 15,483.18 and 10,291.96 is: 14,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.16 : 15,483.18 = 10,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.16/15,483.18 = 10,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.16x = 15,483.18 × 10,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.16x = 159,352,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352,269.23/11,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.88

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