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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.40, 16,371.52 and 10,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.40, 16,371.52 and 10,546.08 is: 14,559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.40 : 16,371.52 = 10,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.40/16,371.52 = 10,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.40x = 16,371.52 × 10,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.40x = 172,655,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,655,359.64/11,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,559.75

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