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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.55, 15,539.33 and 9,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.55, 15,539.33 and 9,557.65 is: 14,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.55 : 15,539.33 = 9,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.55/15,539.33 = 9,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.55x = 15,539.33 × 9,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.55x = 148,519,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,519,477.37/10,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.48

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