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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.24, 15,237.66 and 9,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.24, 15,237.66 and 9,893.97 is: 14,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.24 : 15,237.66 = 9,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.24/15,237.66 = 9,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.24x = 15,237.66 × 9,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.24x = 150,760,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,760,950.91/10,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.91

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