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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.93, 15,177.84 and 9,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.93, 15,177.84 and 9,746.74 is: 14,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.93 : 15,177.84 = 9,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.93/15,177.84 = 9,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.93x = 15,177.84 × 9,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.93x = 147,934,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,934,460.24/10,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.36

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