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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.96, 15,069.48 and 9,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.96, 15,069.48 and 9,592.32 is: 14,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.96 : 15,069.48 = 9,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.96/15,069.48 = 9,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.96x = 15,069.48 × 9,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.96x = 144,551,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,551,274.39/10,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.33

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