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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.26, 15,351.81 and 9,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.26, 15,351.81 and 9,529.30 is: 14,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.26 : 15,351.81 = 9,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.26/15,351.81 = 9,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.26x = 15,351.81 × 9,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.26x = 146,292,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,292,003.03/10,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.12

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