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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.19, 15,297.27 and 9,636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.19, 15,297.27 and 9,636.97 is: 14,456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.19 : 15,297.27 = 9,636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.19/15,297.27 = 9,636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.19x = 15,297.27 × 9,636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.19x = 147,419,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,419,332.07/10,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.86

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