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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.43, 15,543.64 and 10,892.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.43, 15,543.64 and 10,892.77 is: 15,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.43 : 15,543.64 = 10,892.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.43/15,543.64 = 10,892.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.43x = 15,543.64 × 10,892.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.43x = 169,313,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,313,295.48/11,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.46

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