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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,655.70, 15,983.55 and 9,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,655.70, 15,983.55 and 9,359.70 is: 14,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,655.70 : 15,983.55 = 9,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,655.70/15,983.55 = 9,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,655.70x = 15,983.55 × 9,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,655.70x = 149,601,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,601,232.94/10,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.55

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