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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,959.83, 15,126.46 and 10,595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,959.83, 15,126.46 and 10,595.33 is: 14,623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,959.83 : 15,126.46 = 10,595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,959.83/15,126.46 = 10,595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,959.83x = 15,126.46 × 10,595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,959.83x = 160,269,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,269,835.43/10,959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.39

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