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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.72, 15,879.12 and 10,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.72, 15,879.12 and 10,389.08 is: 15,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.72 : 15,879.12 = 10,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.72/15,879.12 = 10,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.72x = 15,879.12 × 10,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.72x = 164,969,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,969,448.01/10,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.89

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