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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.24, 15,706.47 and 10,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.24, 15,706.47 and 10,823.82 is: 14,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.24 : 15,706.47 = 10,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.24/15,706.47 = 10,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.24x = 15,706.47 × 10,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.24x = 170,004,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,004,004.12/11,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,943.78

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