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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.77, 15,915.66 and 10,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.77, 15,915.66 and 10,432.46 is: 15,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.77 : 15,915.66 = 10,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.77/15,915.66 = 10,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.77x = 15,915.66 × 10,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.77x = 166,039,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,039,486.99/10,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.15

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