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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.30, 15,366.45 and 9,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.30, 15,366.45 and 9,588.20 is: 14,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.30 : 15,366.45 = 9,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.30/15,366.45 = 9,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.30x = 15,366.45 × 9,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.30x = 147,336,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,336,595.89/10,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.30

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