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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.14, 16,546.09 and 10,399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.14, 16,546.09 and 10,399.93 is: 14,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.14 : 16,546.09 = 10,399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.14/16,546.09 = 10,399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.14x = 16,546.09 × 10,399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.14x = 172,078,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,078,110.41/11,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.46

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