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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.70, 15,626.97 and 11,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.70, 15,626.97 and 11,095.26 is: 15,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.70 : 15,626.97 = 11,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.70/15,626.97 = 11,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.70x = 15,626.97 × 11,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.70x = 173,385,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,385,295.16/11,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.88

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