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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.23, 15,253.17 and 9,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.23, 15,253.17 and 9,929.48 is: 14,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.23 : 15,253.17 = 9,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.23/15,253.17 = 9,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.23x = 15,253.17 × 9,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.23x = 151,456,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,456,046.45/10,239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.74

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