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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,454.89, 15,769.69 and 10,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,454.89, 15,769.69 and 10,273.91 is: 14,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,454.89 : 15,769.69 = 10,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,454.89/15,769.69 = 10,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,454.89x = 15,769.69 × 10,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,454.89x = 162,016,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,016,271.25/11,454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.86

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