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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.84, 15,381.36 and 9,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.84, 15,381.36 and 9,729.36 is: 14,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.84 : 15,381.36 = 9,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.84/15,381.36 = 9,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.84x = 15,381.36 × 9,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.84x = 149,650,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,650,788.73/10,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.00

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