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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.88, 15,346.53 and 9,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.88, 15,346.53 and 9,061.32 is: 13,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.88 : 15,346.53 = 9,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.88/15,346.53 = 9,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.88x = 15,346.53 × 9,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.88x = 139,059,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,059,819.22/10,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.47

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