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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,142.44, 15,196.21 and 9,115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,142.44, 15,196.21 and 9,115.27 is: 13,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,142.44 : 15,196.21 = 9,115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,142.44/15,196.21 = 9,115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,142.44x = 15,196.21 × 9,115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,142.44x = 138,517,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,517,557.13/10,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.22

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