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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610.54, 16,015.59 and 10,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,610.54, 16,015.59 and 10,832.94 is: 14,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,610.54 : 16,015.59 = 10,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,610.54/16,015.59 = 10,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,610.54x = 16,015.59 × 10,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,610.54x = 173,495,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,495,925.53/11,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.97

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