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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,958.09, 15,223.55 and 10,855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,958.09, 15,223.55 and 10,855.62 is: 15,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,958.09 : 15,223.55 = 10,855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,958.09/15,223.55 = 10,855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,958.09x = 15,223.55 × 10,855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,958.09x = 165,261,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,261,019.57/10,958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.20

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