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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.78, 15,372.84 and 9,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.78, 15,372.84 and 9,501.20 is: 14,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.78 : 15,372.84 = 9,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.78/15,372.84 = 9,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.78x = 15,372.84 × 9,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.78x = 146,060,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,060,427.41/10,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.06

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