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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,475.19 and 9,596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,475.19 and 9,596.07 is: 14,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,475.19 = 9,596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,475.19 = 9,596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,475.19 × 9,596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 148,500,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,500,958.52/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.50

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