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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.78, 15,580.13 and 10,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.78, 15,580.13 and 10,126.10 is: 13,919.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.78 : 15,580.13 = 10,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.78/15,580.13 = 10,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.78x = 15,580.13 × 10,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.78x = 157,765,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,765,903.76/11,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.97

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