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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.04, 15,357.56 and 9,402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.04, 15,357.56 and 9,402.81 is: 14,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.04 : 15,357.56 = 9,402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.04/15,357.56 = 9,402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.04x = 15,357.56 × 9,402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.04x = 144,404,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,404,171.73/10,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.22

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