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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.60, 15,350.40 and 9,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.60, 15,350.40 and 9,747.60 is: 14,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.60 : 15,350.40 = 9,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.60/15,350.40 = 9,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.60x = 15,350.40 × 9,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.60x = 149,629,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,629,559.04/10,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.40

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