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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.72, 14,116.14 and 9,634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.72, 14,116.14 and 9,634.23 is: 13,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.72 : 14,116.14 = 9,634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.72/14,116.14 = 9,634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.72x = 14,116.14 × 9,634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.72x = 135,998,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,139.47/10,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.92

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