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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.76, 14,999.58 and 9,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.76, 14,999.58 and 9,572.04 is: 14,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.76 : 14,999.58 = 9,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.76/14,999.58 = 9,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.76x = 14,999.58 × 9,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.76x = 143,576,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,576,579.74/10,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.03

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