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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,983.46, 16,541.10 and 10,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,983.46, 16,541.10 and 10,722.26 is: 14,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,983.46 : 16,541.10 = 10,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,983.46/16,541.10 = 10,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,983.46x = 16,541.10 × 10,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,983.46x = 177,357,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,357,974.89/11,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.23

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