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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.65, 16,198.34 and 10,401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.65, 16,198.34 and 10,401.67 is: 14,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.65 : 16,198.34 = 10,401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.65/16,198.34 = 10,401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.65x = 16,198.34 × 10,401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.65x = 168,489,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,489,787.23/11,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.09

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