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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.44, 15,205.24 and 9,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.44, 15,205.24 and 9,530.60 is: 14,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.44 : 15,205.24 = 9,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.44/15,205.24 = 9,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.44x = 15,205.24 × 9,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.44x = 144,915,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,915,060.34/10,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.22

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