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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.52, 15,046.26 and 10,559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.52, 15,046.26 and 10,559.62 is: 14,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.52 : 15,046.26 = 10,559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.52/15,046.26 = 10,559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.52x = 15,046.26 × 10,559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.52x = 158,882,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,882,827.93/10,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,646.93

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