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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.08, 16,354.62 and 10,187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.08, 16,354.62 and 10,187.01 is: 14,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.08 : 16,354.62 = 10,187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.08/16,354.62 = 10,187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.08x = 16,354.62 × 10,187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.08x = 166,604,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,604,677.49/11,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.52

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