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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.64, 15,924.54 and 11,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.64, 15,924.54 and 11,096.52 is: 15,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.64 : 15,924.54 = 11,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.64/15,924.54 = 11,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.64x = 15,924.54 × 11,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.64x = 176,706,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,706,976.60/11,543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.73

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