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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.19, 15,366.17 and 9,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.19, 15,366.17 and 9,266.24 is: 13,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.19 : 15,366.17 = 9,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.19/15,366.17 = 9,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.19x = 15,366.17 × 9,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.19x = 142,386,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,386,680.68/10,242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.97

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