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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,659.28, 15,977.68 and 10,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,659.28, 15,977.68 and 10,538.24 is: 14,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,659.28 : 15,977.68 = 10,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,659.28/15,977.68 = 10,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,659.28x = 15,977.68 × 10,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,659.28x = 168,376,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,376,626.48/11,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.43

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