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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.24, 15,757.94 and 10,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.24, 15,757.94 and 10,019.96 is: 13,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.24 : 15,757.94 = 10,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.24/15,757.94 = 10,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.24x = 15,757.94 × 10,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.24x = 157,893,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,893,928.48/11,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.80

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