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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.58, 16,546.86 and 10,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.58, 16,546.86 and 10,326.66 is: 14,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.58 : 16,546.86 = 10,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.58/16,546.86 = 10,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.58x = 16,546.86 × 10,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.58x = 170,873,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,873,797.29/11,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.98

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