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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.80, 15,326.70 and 9,780.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.80, 15,326.70 and 9,780.40 is: 14,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.80 : 15,326.70 = 9,780.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.80/15,326.70 = 9,780.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.80x = 15,326.70 × 9,780.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.80x = 149,901,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,901,256.68/10,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.60

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