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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.32, 15,679.71 and 11,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.32, 15,679.71 and 11,026.98 is: 15,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.32 : 15,679.71 = 11,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.32/15,679.71 = 11,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.32x = 15,679.71 × 11,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.32x = 172,899,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899,848.58/11,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.95

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