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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.40, 15,176.70 and 9,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.40, 15,176.70 and 9,755.40 is: 14,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.40 : 15,176.70 = 9,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.40/15,176.70 = 9,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.40x = 15,176.70 × 9,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.40x = 148,054,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,054,779.18/10,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.57

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