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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.32, 16,341.60 and 10,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.32, 16,341.60 and 10,573.32 is: 14,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.32 : 16,341.60 = 10,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.32/16,341.60 = 10,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.32x = 16,341.60 × 10,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.32x = 172,784,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,784,966.11/11,848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.08

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