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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.84, 15,177.26 and 9,850.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.84, 15,177.26 and 9,850.38 is: 14,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.84 : 15,177.26 = 9,850.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.84/15,177.26 = 9,850.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.84x = 15,177.26 × 9,850.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.84x = 149,501,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,501,778.36/10,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.85

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