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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.23, 15,899.40 and 4,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.23, 15,899.40 and 4,026.45 is: 6,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.23 : 15,899.40 = 4,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.23/15,899.40 = 4,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.23x = 15,899.40 × 4,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.23x = 64,018,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,139.13/10,600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.32

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