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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.28, 16,487.09 and 10,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.28, 16,487.09 and 10,610.87 is: 14,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.28 : 16,487.09 = 10,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.28/16,487.09 = 10,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.28x = 16,487.09 × 10,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.28x = 174,942,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,942,409.89/11,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.29

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