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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.55, 15,155.60 and 9,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.55, 15,155.60 and 9,165.74 is: 13,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.55 : 15,155.60 = 9,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.55/15,155.60 = 9,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.55x = 15,155.60 × 9,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.55x = 138,912,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,912,167.54/10,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.49

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