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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.74, 15,588.31 and 10,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.74, 15,588.31 and 10,132.06 is: 13,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.74 : 15,588.31 = 10,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.74/15,588.31 = 10,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.74x = 15,588.31 × 10,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.74x = 157,941,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,641.56/11,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.15

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