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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.08, 15,346.71 and 9,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.08, 15,346.71 and 9,982.50 is: 14,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.08 : 15,346.71 = 9,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.08/15,346.71 = 9,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.08x = 15,346.71 × 9,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.08x = 153,198,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,198,532.58/10,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,960.68

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