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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.60, 15,893.82 and 9,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.60, 15,893.82 and 9,524.72 is: 13,100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.60 : 15,893.82 = 9,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.60/15,893.82 = 9,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.60x = 15,893.82 × 9,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.60x = 151,384,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,384,224.96/11,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.51

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