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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.26, 15,265.76 and 9,561.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.26, 15,265.76 and 9,561.17 is: 14,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.26 : 15,265.76 = 9,561.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.26/15,265.76 = 9,561.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.26x = 15,265.76 × 9,561.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.26x = 145,958,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,958,402.40/10,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.04

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