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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.94, 15,283.96 and 9,738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.94, 15,283.96 and 9,738.54 is: 14,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.94 : 15,283.96 = 9,738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.94/15,283.96 = 9,738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.94x = 15,283.96 × 9,738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.94x = 148,843,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,843,431.47/10,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.00

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