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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.50, 16,455.81 and 9,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.50, 16,455.81 and 9,503.18 is: 14,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.50 : 16,455.81 = 9,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.50/16,455.81 = 9,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.50x = 16,455.81 × 9,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.50x = 156,382,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,382,524.48/10,965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.32

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