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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,695.59, 16,152.82 and 10,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,695.59, 16,152.82 and 10,962.95 is: 15,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,695.59 : 16,152.82 = 10,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,695.59/16,152.82 = 10,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,695.59x = 16,152.82 × 10,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,695.59x = 177,082,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,082,449.85/11,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.96

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