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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.58, 15,348.96 and 9,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.58, 15,348.96 and 9,984 is: 14,962.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.58 : 15,348.96 = 9,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.58/15,348.96 = 9,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.58x = 15,348.96 × 9,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.58x = 153,244,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,244,016.64/10,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.93

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