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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,374.36, 15,711.92 and 10,313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,374.36, 15,711.92 and 10,313.31 is: 14,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,374.36 : 15,711.92 = 10,313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,374.36/15,711.92 = 10,313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,374.36x = 15,711.92 × 10,313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,374.36x = 162,041,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,041,917.32/11,374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.25

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