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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,953.54, 17,895.67 and 10,687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,953.54, 17,895.67 and 10,687.21 is: 15,999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,953.54 : 17,895.67 = 10,687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,953.54/17,895.67 = 10,687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,953.54x = 17,895.67 × 10,687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,953.54x = 191,254,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,254,711.92/11,953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.84

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