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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.30, 15,656.61 and 9,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.30, 15,656.61 and 9,590.88 is: 14,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.30 : 15,656.61 = 9,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.30/15,656.61 = 9,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.30x = 15,656.61 × 9,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.30x = 150,160,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,160,667.72/10,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.49

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