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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.56, 16,037.48 and 9,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.56, 16,037.48 and 9,924.96 is: 14,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.56 : 16,037.48 = 9,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.56/16,037.48 = 9,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.56x = 16,037.48 × 9,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.56x = 159,171,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,171,347.50/10,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.74

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