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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.45, 15,518.96 and 10,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.45, 15,518.96 and 10,061.47 is: 13,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.45 : 15,518.96 = 10,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.45/15,518.96 = 10,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.45x = 15,518.96 × 10,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.45x = 156,143,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,143,550.47/11,242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.75

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