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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,888.96, 15,028.20 and 10,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,888.96, 15,028.20 and 10,592.44 is: 14,618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,888.96 : 15,028.20 = 10,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,888.96/15,028.20 = 10,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,888.96x = 15,028.20 × 10,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,888.96x = 159,185,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,185,306.81/10,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.96

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