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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.40, 15,555.30 and 10,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.40, 15,555.30 and 10,719.40 is: 14,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.40 : 15,555.30 = 10,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.40/15,555.30 = 10,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.40x = 15,555.30 × 10,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.40x = 166,743,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,743,482.82/11,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.27

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