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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.82, 15,724.64 and 9,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.82, 15,724.64 and 9,588.15 is: 14,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.82 : 15,724.64 = 9,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.82/15,724.64 = 9,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.82x = 15,724.64 × 9,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.82x = 150,770,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,770,159.08/10,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,342.92

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