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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.71, 15,849.96 and 10,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.71, 15,849.96 and 10,088.23 is: 15,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.71 : 15,849.96 = 10,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.71/15,849.96 = 10,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.71x = 15,849.96 × 10,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.71x = 159,898,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,898,041.97/10,555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.01

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