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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.78, 15,735.75 and 9,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.78, 15,735.75 and 9,583.71 is: 14,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.78 : 15,735.75 = 9,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.78/15,735.75 = 9,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.78x = 15,735.75 × 9,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.78x = 150,806,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,806,785.95/10,496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.96

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