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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.05, 16,181.21 and 10,458.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.05, 16,181.21 and 10,458.93 is: 14,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.05 : 16,181.21 = 10,458.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.05/16,181.21 = 10,458.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.05x = 16,181.21 × 10,458.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.05x = 169,238,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,238,229.53/11,720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.06

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