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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.81, 15,627.06 and 10,980.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.81, 15,627.06 and 10,980.39 is: 15,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.81 : 15,627.06 = 10,980.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.81/15,627.06 = 10,980.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.81x = 15,627.06 × 10,980.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.81x = 171,591,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591,135.22/11,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.87

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