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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.60, 15,248.01 and 9,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.60, 15,248.01 and 9,792.66 is: 14,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.60 : 15,248.01 = 9,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.60/15,248.01 = 9,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.60x = 15,248.01 × 9,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.60x = 149,318,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,318,577.61/10,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.74

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