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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.48, 14,132.34 and 9,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.48, 14,132.34 and 9,651.72 is: 13,328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.48 : 14,132.34 = 9,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.48/14,132.34 = 9,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.48x = 14,132.34 × 9,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.48x = 136,401,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,401,388.62/10,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.93

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