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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.82, 16,526.52 and 10,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.82, 16,526.52 and 10,958.52 is: 15,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.82 : 16,526.52 = 10,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.82/16,526.52 = 10,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.82x = 16,526.52 × 10,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.82x = 181,106,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,106,199.95/11,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.22

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