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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.14, 15,333.32 and 9,248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.14, 15,333.32 and 9,248.99 is: 13,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.14 : 15,333.32 = 9,248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.14/15,333.32 = 9,248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.14x = 15,333.32 × 9,248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.14x = 141,817,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,817,784.80/10,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.67

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