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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.96, 17,390.72 and 10,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.96, 17,390.72 and 10,691.01 is: 16,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.96 : 17,390.72 = 10,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.96/17,390.72 = 10,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.96x = 17,390.72 × 10,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.96x = 185,924,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,924,388.15/11,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.32

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