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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.90, 15,093.45 and 9,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.90, 15,093.45 and 9,699.90 is: 14,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.90 : 15,093.45 = 9,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.90/15,093.45 = 9,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.90x = 15,093.45 × 9,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.90x = 146,404,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,404,955.66/10,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.32

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