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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.44, 15,657.96 and 10,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.44, 15,657.96 and 10,618.24 is: 14,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.44 : 15,657.96 = 10,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.44/15,657.96 = 10,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.44x = 15,657.96 × 10,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.44x = 166,259,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,259,977.19/11,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.13

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