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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.94, 16,494.91 and 10,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,958.94, 16,494.91 and 10,362.74 is: 14,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,958.94 : 16,494.91 = 10,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,958.94/16,494.91 = 10,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,958.94x = 16,494.91 × 10,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,958.94x = 170,932,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,932,355.27/11,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.27

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