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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.90, 15,863.85 and 10,089.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.90, 15,863.85 and 10,089.90 is: 15,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.90 : 15,863.85 = 10,089.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.90/15,863.85 = 10,089.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.90x = 15,863.85 × 10,089.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.90x = 160,064,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,064,660.12/10,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.85

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