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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,958.33, 15,124.39 and 10,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,958.33, 15,124.39 and 10,593.83 is: 14,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,958.33 : 15,124.39 = 10,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,958.33/15,124.39 = 10,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,958.33x = 15,124.39 × 10,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,958.33x = 160,225,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,225,216.51/10,958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.32

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