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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,875.61, 16,377.59 and 10,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,875.61, 16,377.59 and 10,663.65 is: 14,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,875.61 : 16,377.59 = 10,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,875.61/16,377.59 = 10,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,875.61x = 16,377.59 × 10,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,875.61x = 174,644,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,644,914.26/11,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.18

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