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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.96, 15,254.52 and 9,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.96, 15,254.52 and 9,331.60 is: 13,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.96 : 15,254.52 = 9,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.96/15,254.52 = 9,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.96x = 15,254.52 × 9,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.96x = 142,349,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,349,078.83/10,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.66

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