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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.48, 15,258.59 and 9,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.48, 15,258.59 and 9,794.26 is: 14,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.48 : 15,258.59 = 9,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.48/15,258.59 = 9,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.48x = 15,258.59 × 9,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.48x = 149,446,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,446,597.69/10,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.40

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