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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,455.89, 15,771.06 and 10,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,455.89, 15,771.06 and 10,274.91 is: 14,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,455.89 : 15,771.06 = 10,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,455.89/15,771.06 = 10,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,455.89x = 15,771.06 × 10,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,455.89x = 162,046,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046,222.10/11,455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.23

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