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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.54, 16,132.21 and 9,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.54, 16,132.21 and 9,698.76 is: 14,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.54 : 16,132.21 = 9,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.54/16,132.21 = 9,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.54x = 16,132.21 × 9,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.54x = 156,462,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,462,384.57/10,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.72

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