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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.70, 15,888.95 and 2,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.70, 15,888.95 and 2,695.24 is: 4,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.70 : 15,888.95 = 2,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.70/15,888.95 = 2,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.70x = 15,888.95 × 2,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.70x = 42,824,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,824,533.60/10,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.83

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