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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.84, 15,562.26 and 10,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.84, 15,562.26 and 10,092.86 is: 13,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.84 : 15,562.26 = 10,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.84/15,562.26 = 10,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.84x = 15,562.26 × 10,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.84x = 157,067,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,067,711.46/11,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.05

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