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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.86, 15,246.66 and 9,925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.86, 15,246.66 and 9,925.11 is: 14,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.86 : 15,246.66 = 9,925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.86/15,246.66 = 9,925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.86x = 15,246.66 × 9,925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.86x = 151,324,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324,688.23/10,234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.23

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