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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.78, 15,371.34 and 9,500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.78, 15,371.34 and 9,500.20 is: 14,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.78 : 15,371.34 = 9,500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.78/15,371.34 = 9,500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.78x = 15,371.34 × 9,500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.78x = 146,030,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,030,804.27/10,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.56

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