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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.54, 15,635.26 and 7,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.54, 15,635.26 and 7,356.96 is: 10,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.54 : 15,635.26 = 7,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.54/15,635.26 = 7,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.54x = 15,635.26 × 7,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.54x = 115,027,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,027,904.23/11,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.41

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