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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.30, 15,146.97 and 9,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.30, 15,146.97 and 9,928.88 is: 14,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.30 : 15,146.97 = 9,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.30/15,146.97 = 9,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.30x = 15,146.97 × 9,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.30x = 150,392,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,392,447.49/10,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.80

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