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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,946.88, 16,439.44 and 10,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,946.88, 16,439.44 and 10,829.08 is: 14,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,946.88 : 16,439.44 = 10,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,946.88/16,439.44 = 10,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,946.88x = 16,439.44 × 10,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,946.88x = 178,024,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,024,010.92/11,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.30

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