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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.60, 15,252.90 and 9,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.60, 15,252.90 and 9,682.60 is: 14,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.60 : 15,252.90 = 9,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.60/15,252.90 = 9,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.60x = 15,252.90 × 9,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.60x = 147,687,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,687,729.54/10,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.90

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