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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.56, 16,038.99 and 9,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.56, 16,038.99 and 9,925.96 is: 14,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.56 : 16,038.99 = 9,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.56/16,038.99 = 9,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.56x = 16,038.99 × 9,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.56x = 159,202,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,202,373.18/10,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.25

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