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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.96, 15,369.96 and 9,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.96, 15,369.96 and 9,896.72 is: 14,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.96 : 15,369.96 = 9,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.96/15,369.96 = 9,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.96x = 15,369.96 × 9,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.96x = 152,112,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,112,190.53/10,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,864.93

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