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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.56, 15,933.20 and 10,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.56, 15,933.20 and 10,096.70 is: 15,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.56 : 15,933.20 = 10,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.56/15,933.20 = 10,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.56x = 15,933.20 × 10,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.56x = 160,872,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,872,740.44/10,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.02

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