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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.27, 15,590.97 and 10,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.27, 15,590.97 and 10,549.71 is: 14,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.27 : 15,590.97 = 10,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.27/15,590.97 = 10,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.27x = 15,590.97 × 10,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.27x = 164,480,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,480,212.12/11,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.27

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