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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.73, 15,053.53 and 9,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.73, 15,053.53 and 9,454.92 is: 14,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.73 : 15,053.53 = 9,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.73/15,053.53 = 9,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.73x = 15,053.53 × 9,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.73x = 142,329,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,329,921.87/10,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.38

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