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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,927.62, 16,453.29 and 10,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,927.62, 16,453.29 and 10,514.71 is: 14,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,927.62 : 16,453.29 = 10,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,927.62/16,453.29 = 10,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,927.62x = 16,453.29 × 10,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,927.62x = 173,001,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001,572.90/11,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.28

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