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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.40, 15,266.10 and 9,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.40, 15,266.10 and 9,788.60 is: 14,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.40 : 15,266.10 = 9,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.40/15,266.10 = 9,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.40x = 15,266.10 × 9,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.40x = 149,433,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,433,746.46/10,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.90

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