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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,499.28, 15,861.48 and 10,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,499.28, 15,861.48 and 10,984.72 is: 15,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,499.28 : 15,861.48 = 10,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,499.28/15,861.48 = 10,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,499.28x = 15,861.48 × 10,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,499.28x = 174,233,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,233,916.59/11,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.72

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