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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.52, 16,951.41 and 10,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.52, 16,951.41 and 10,606.52 is: 15,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.52 : 16,951.41 = 10,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.52/16,951.41 = 10,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.52x = 16,951.41 × 10,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.52x = 179,795,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,795,453.33/11,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.12

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