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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.18, 15,519.20 and 9,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.18, 15,519.20 and 9,995.40 is: 13,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.18 : 15,519.20 = 9,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.18/15,519.20 = 9,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.18x = 15,519.20 × 9,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.18x = 155,120,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,120,561.70/11,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.31

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