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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.05, 15,148.82 and 9,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.05, 15,148.82 and 9,161.24 is: 13,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.05 : 15,148.82 = 9,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.05/15,148.82 = 9,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.05x = 15,148.82 × 9,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.05x = 138,781,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,781,854.19/10,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.72

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