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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.91, 16,041.78 and 10,104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.91, 16,041.78 and 10,104.93 is: 13,981.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.91 : 16,041.78 = 10,104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.91/16,041.78 = 10,104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.91x = 16,041.78 × 10,104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.91x = 162,101,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,101,063.98/11,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.57

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