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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.44, 15,277.21 and 9,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.44, 15,277.21 and 9,734.04 is: 14,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.44 : 15,277.21 = 9,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.44/15,277.21 = 9,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.44x = 15,277.21 × 9,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.44x = 148,708,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,708,948.89/10,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.25

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