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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.91, 15,286.02 and 9,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.91, 15,286.02 and 9,143.49 is: 13,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.91 : 15,286.02 = 9,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.91/15,286.02 = 9,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.91x = 15,286.02 × 9,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.91x = 139,767,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,767,571.01/10,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.28

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