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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.08, 14,953.68 and 9,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.08, 14,953.68 and 9,297.36 is: 13,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.08 : 14,953.68 = 9,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.08/14,953.68 = 9,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.08x = 14,953.68 × 9,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.08x = 139,029,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,029,746.28/10,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.88

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