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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.14, 15,917.52 and 9,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.14, 15,917.52 and 9,996.70 is: 15,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.14 : 15,917.52 = 9,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.14/15,917.52 = 9,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.14x = 15,917.52 × 9,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.14x = 159,122,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122,672.18/10,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.46

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