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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,511.70, 15,864.43 and 10,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,511.70, 15,864.43 and 10,086.10 is: 13,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511.70 : 15,864.43 = 10,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511.70/15,864.43 = 10,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511.70x = 15,864.43 × 10,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511.70x = 160,010,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,010,162.55/11,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.79

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