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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.80, 15,326.70 and 9,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.80, 15,326.70 and 9,245.80 is: 13,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.80 : 15,326.70 = 9,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.80/15,326.70 = 9,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.80x = 15,326.70 × 9,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.80x = 141,707,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,707,602.86/10,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.70

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