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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.88, 14,689.31 and 10,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.88, 14,689.31 and 10,034.15 is: 13,910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.88 : 14,689.31 = 10,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.88/14,689.31 = 10,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.88x = 14,689.31 × 10,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.88x = 147,394,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,394,739.94/10,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.57

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