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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,445.39, 15,797.69 and 10,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,445.39, 15,797.69 and 10,748.38 is: 14,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,445.39 : 15,797.69 = 10,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,445.39/15,797.69 = 10,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,445.39x = 15,797.69 × 10,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,445.39x = 169,799,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,799,521.50/11,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,835.63

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