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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.51, 16,418.97 and 10,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.51, 16,418.97 and 10,577.88 is: 15,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.51 : 16,418.97 = 10,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.51/16,418.97 = 10,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.51x = 16,418.97 × 10,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.51x = 173,677,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,677,894.38/10,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.35

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