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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.52, 15,532.44 and 9,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.52, 15,532.44 and 9,024.08 is: 12,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.52 : 15,532.44 = 9,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.52/15,532.44 = 9,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.52x = 15,532.44 × 9,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.52x = 140,165,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,165,981.16/11,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.88

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