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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.30, 15,366.45 and 9,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.30, 15,366.45 and 9,272.30 is: 13,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.30 : 15,366.45 = 9,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.30/15,366.45 = 9,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.30x = 15,366.45 × 9,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.30x = 142,482,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,482,334.34/10,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.45

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