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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,303.16, 15,563.52 and 10,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,303.16, 15,563.52 and 10,042.04 is: 13,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,303.16 : 15,563.52 = 10,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,303.16/15,563.52 = 10,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,303.16x = 15,563.52 × 10,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,303.16x = 156,289,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,289,490.38/11,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.06

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