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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,956.79, 16,435.05 and 10,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,956.79, 16,435.05 and 10,425.52 is: 15,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,956.79 : 16,435.05 = 10,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,956.79/16,435.05 = 10,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,956.79x = 16,435.05 × 10,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,956.79x = 171,343,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343,942.48/10,956.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,638.15

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