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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.46, 15,021.89 and 9,495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.46, 15,021.89 and 9,495.56 is: 14,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.46 : 15,021.89 = 9,495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.46/15,021.89 = 9,495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.46x = 15,021.89 × 9,495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.46x = 142,641,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,641,257.81/10,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.64

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