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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,640.58, 16,086.81 and 10,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,640.58, 16,086.81 and 10,344.58 is: 14,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,640.58 : 16,086.81 = 10,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,640.58/16,086.81 = 10,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,640.58x = 16,086.81 × 10,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,640.58x = 166,411,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,411,292.99/11,640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.79

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