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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.79, 15,022.22 and 9,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.79, 15,022.22 and 9,405.84 is: 14,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.79 : 15,022.22 = 9,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.79/15,022.22 = 9,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.79x = 15,022.22 × 9,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.79x = 141,296,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,296,597.76/10,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.79

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