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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.04, 15,959.07 and 9,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.04, 15,959.07 and 9,570.24 is: 14,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.04 : 15,959.07 = 9,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.04/15,959.07 = 9,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.04x = 15,959.07 × 9,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.04x = 152,732,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,732,130.08/10,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.00

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