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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.34, 15,522.23 and 10,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.34, 15,522.23 and 10,581.44 is: 14,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.34 : 15,522.23 = 10,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.34/15,522.23 = 10,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.34x = 15,522.23 × 10,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.34x = 164,247,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,247,494.25/11,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.43

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