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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241, 15,519.78 and 10,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241, 15,519.78 and 10,060.02 is: 13,889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241 : 15,519.78 = 10,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241/15,519.78 = 10,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241x = 15,519.78 × 10,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241x = 156,129,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,129,297.20/11,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.27

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