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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.88, 15,659.61 and 10,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.88, 15,659.61 and 10,102.01 is: 13,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.88 : 15,659.61 = 10,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.88/15,659.61 = 10,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.88x = 15,659.61 × 10,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.88x = 158,193,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,193,536.82/11,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.43

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