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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.43, 15,177.51 and 9,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.43, 15,177.51 and 9,502.32 is: 14,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.43 : 15,177.51 = 9,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.43/15,177.51 = 9,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.43x = 15,177.51 × 9,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.43x = 144,221,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,221,556.82/10,117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.77

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