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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.50, 15,550.92 and 10,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.50, 15,550.92 and 10,082.52 is: 13,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.50 : 15,550.92 = 10,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.50/15,550.92 = 10,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.50x = 15,550.92 × 10,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.50x = 156,792,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,792,461.92/11,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.40

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