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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.70, 16,427.55 and 9,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.70, 16,427.55 and 9,655.70 is: 14,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.70 : 16,427.55 = 9,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.70/16,427.55 = 9,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.70x = 16,427.55 × 9,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.70x = 158,619,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,619,494.54/10,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.55

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