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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.93, 15,284.34 and 9,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.93, 15,284.34 and 9,753.56 is: 14,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.93 : 15,284.34 = 9,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.93/15,284.34 = 9,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.93x = 15,284.34 × 9,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.93x = 149,076,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,076,650.83/10,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,652.82

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