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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.95, 15,532.86 and 10,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.95, 15,532.86 and 10,010.08 is: 13,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.95 : 15,532.86 = 10,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.95/15,532.86 = 10,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.95x = 15,532.86 × 10,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.95x = 155,485,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,485,228.18/11,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.66

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