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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,970.52, 15,132.06 and 10,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,970.52, 15,132.06 and 10,590.36 is: 14,607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,970.52 : 15,132.06 = 10,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,970.52/15,132.06 = 10,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,970.52x = 15,132.06 × 10,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,970.52x = 160,253,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253,962.94/10,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.69

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