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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.12, 15,907.20 and 11,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.12, 15,907.20 and 11,359.76 is: 15,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.12 : 15,907.20 = 11,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.12/15,907.20 = 11,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.12x = 15,907.20 × 11,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.12x = 180,701,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,701,974.27/11,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.15

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