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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.84, 15,577.44 and 10,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.84, 15,577.44 and 10,103.86 is: 13,947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.84 : 15,577.44 = 10,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.84/15,577.44 = 10,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.84x = 15,577.44 × 10,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.84x = 157,392,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,392,272.92/11,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.23

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