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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,436.36, 15,816.96 and 10,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,436.36, 15,816.96 and 10,257 is: 14,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,436.36 : 15,816.96 = 10,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,436.36/15,816.96 = 10,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,436.36x = 15,816.96 × 10,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,436.36x = 162,234,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,234,558.72/11,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.86

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