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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.62, 14,037.99 and 9,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.62, 14,037.99 and 9,888.72 is: 13,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.62 : 14,037.99 = 9,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.62/14,037.99 = 9,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.62x = 14,037.99 × 9,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.62x = 138,817,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,817,718.37/10,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.24

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