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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.98, 15,501.84 and 10,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.98, 15,501.84 and 10,856.52 is: 14,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.98 : 15,501.84 = 10,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.98/15,501.84 = 10,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.98x = 15,501.84 × 10,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.98x = 168,296,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,296,036.00/11,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.98

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