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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.83, 15,798.97 and 9,599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.83, 15,798.97 and 9,599.55 is: 14,359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.83 : 15,798.97 = 9,599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.83/15,798.97 = 9,599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.83x = 15,798.97 × 9,599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.83x = 151,663,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,663,002.46/10,561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,359.54

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