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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.68, 17,357.40 and 10,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.68, 17,357.40 and 10,858.02 is: 16,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.68 : 17,357.40 = 10,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.68/17,357.40 = 10,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.68x = 17,357.40 × 10,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.68x = 188,466,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,466,996.35/11,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.01

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