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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.97, 15,387.93 and 9,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.97, 15,387.93 and 9,908.73 is: 14,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.97 : 15,387.93 = 9,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.97/15,387.93 = 9,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.97x = 15,387.93 × 9,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.97x = 152,474,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,474,843.63/10,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.90

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