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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,692.34, 17,546.71 and 10,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,692.34, 17,546.71 and 10,658.98 is: 15,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,692.34 : 17,546.71 = 10,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,692.34/17,546.71 = 10,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,692.34x = 17,546.71 × 10,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,692.34x = 187,030,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,030,030.96/11,692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.95

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