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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.91, 16,039.01 and 10,102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.91, 16,039.01 and 10,102.93 is: 13,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.91 : 16,039.01 = 10,102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.91/16,039.01 = 10,102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.91x = 16,039.01 × 10,102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.91x = 162,040,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,040,980.46/11,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.80

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