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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.28, 16,514.26 and 9,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,958.28, 16,514.26 and 9,854.66 is: 13,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,958.28 : 16,514.26 = 9,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,958.28/16,514.26 = 9,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,958.28x = 16,514.26 × 9,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,958.28x = 162,742,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,742,417.45/11,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.18

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