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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.34, 15,546.39 and 10,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.34, 15,546.39 and 10,081.36 is: 13,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.34 : 15,546.39 = 10,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.34/15,546.39 = 10,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.34x = 15,546.39 × 10,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.34x = 156,728,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,728,754.29/11,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.18

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