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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.09, 15,946.70 and 11,429.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.09, 15,946.70 and 11,429.79 is: 15,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.09 : 15,946.70 = 11,429.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.09/15,946.70 = 11,429.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.09x = 15,946.70 × 11,429.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.09x = 182,267,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,267,375.04/11,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.12

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