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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.33, 15,207.57 and 9,301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.33, 15,207.57 and 9,301.83 is: 13,933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.33 : 15,207.57 = 9,301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.33/15,207.57 = 9,301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.33x = 15,207.57 × 9,301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.33x = 141,458,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,458,230.85/10,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.57

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