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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.66, 15,527.96 and 10,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.66, 15,527.96 and 10,365.38 is: 14,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.66 : 15,527.96 = 10,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.66/15,527.96 = 10,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.66x = 15,527.96 × 10,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.66x = 160,953,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,076.56/11,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.67

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