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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.08, 15,957.11 and 10,622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.08, 15,957.11 and 10,622.70 is: 15,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.08 : 15,957.11 = 10,622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.08/15,957.11 = 10,622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.08x = 15,957.11 × 10,622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.08x = 169,507,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,507,618.95/10,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.04

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