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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.94, 15,877.35 and 10,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.94, 15,877.35 and 10,844.10 is: 14,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.94 : 15,877.35 = 10,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.94/15,877.35 = 10,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.94x = 15,877.35 × 10,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.94x = 172,175,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,175,571.14/11,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.66

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