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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.66, 16,044.30 and 7,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.66, 16,044.30 and 7,393.15 is: 11,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.66 : 16,044.30 = 7,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.66/16,044.30 = 7,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.66x = 16,044.30 × 7,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.66x = 118,617,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,617,916.55/10,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.62

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