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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.59, 15,574.34 and 10,101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.59, 15,574.34 and 10,101.61 is: 13,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.59 : 15,574.34 = 10,101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.59/15,574.34 = 10,101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.59x = 15,574.34 × 10,101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.59x = 157,325,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,325,908.69/11,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.13

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