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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.93, 15,147.06 and 10,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.93, 15,147.06 and 10,555.58 is: 14,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.93 : 15,147.06 = 10,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.93/15,147.06 = 10,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.93x = 15,147.06 × 10,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.93x = 159,886,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,886,003.59/10,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.66

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