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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.54, 15,068.30 and 9,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.54, 15,068.30 and 9,429.48 is: 14,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.54 : 15,068.30 = 9,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.54/15,068.30 = 9,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.54x = 15,068.30 × 9,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.54x = 142,086,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,086,186.34/10,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.61

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