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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.80, 15,539.70 and 9,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.80, 15,539.70 and 9,557.90 is: 14,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.80 : 15,539.70 = 9,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.80/15,539.70 = 9,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.80x = 15,539.70 × 9,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.80x = 148,526,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,526,898.63/10,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.85

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