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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.78, 15,602.43 and 10,806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.78, 15,602.43 and 10,806.42 is: 14,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.78 : 15,602.43 = 10,806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.78/15,602.43 = 10,806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.78x = 15,602.43 × 10,806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.78x = 168,606,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,606,411.60/11,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.61

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