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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.59, 15,229.95 and 9,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.59, 15,229.95 and 9,695.02 is: 14,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.59 : 15,229.95 = 9,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.59/15,229.95 = 9,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.59x = 15,229.95 × 9,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.59x = 147,654,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,654,669.85/10,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.10

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