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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.30, 15,345.45 and 9,683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.30, 15,345.45 and 9,683.55 is: 14,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.30 : 15,345.45 = 9,683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.30/15,345.45 = 9,683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.30x = 15,345.45 × 9,683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.30x = 148,598,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598,432.35/10,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.33

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