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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.77, 15,238.70 and 9,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.77, 15,238.70 and 9,143.60 is: 13,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.77 : 15,238.70 = 9,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.77/15,238.70 = 9,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.77x = 15,238.70 × 9,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.77x = 139,336,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336,531.60/10,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.70

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