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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,946.92, 16,477.62 and 10,603.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,946.92, 16,477.62 and 10,603.94 is: 14,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,946.92 : 16,477.62 = 10,603.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,946.92/16,477.62 = 10,603.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,946.92x = 16,477.62 × 10,603.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,946.92x = 174,727,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,727,693.82/11,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.33

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