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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.62, 15,968.19 and 11,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.62, 15,968.19 and 11,275.50 is: 15,623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.62 : 15,968.19 = 11,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.62/15,968.19 = 11,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.62x = 15,968.19 × 11,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.62x = 180,049,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,049,326.35/11,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.02

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