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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.65, 16,301.35 and 10,631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.65, 16,301.35 and 10,631.35 is: 14,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.65 : 16,301.35 = 10,631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.65/16,301.35 = 10,631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.65x = 16,301.35 × 10,631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.65x = 173,305,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,305,390.99/11,821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.00

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