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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.95, 15,859.03 and 9,615.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.95, 15,859.03 and 9,615.81 is: 14,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.95 : 15,859.03 = 9,615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.95/15,859.03 = 9,615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.95x = 15,859.03 × 9,615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.95x = 152,497,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497,371.81/10,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.22

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