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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.96, 15,560.52 and 10,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.96, 15,560.52 and 10,023.44 is: 13,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.96 : 15,560.52 = 10,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.96/15,560.52 = 10,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.96x = 15,560.52 × 10,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.96x = 155,969,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,969,938.59/11,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.85

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