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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.40, 15,333.70 and 9,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.40, 15,333.70 and 9,249.25 is: 13,859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.40 : 15,333.70 = 9,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.40/15,333.70 = 9,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.40x = 15,333.70 × 9,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.40x = 141,825,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,825,101.81/10,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.05

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