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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.84, 15,548.46 and 10,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.84, 15,548.46 and 10,082.86 is: 13,918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.84 : 15,548.46 = 10,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.84/15,548.46 = 10,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.84x = 15,548.46 × 10,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.84x = 156,772,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772,945.40/11,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.25

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