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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.58, 16,101.99 and 10,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.58, 16,101.99 and 10,355.58 is: 14,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.58 : 16,101.99 = 10,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.58/16,101.99 = 10,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.58x = 16,101.99 × 10,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.58x = 166,745,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,745,445.60/11,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.97

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