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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.58, 15,357.96 and 9,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.58, 15,357.96 and 9,990 is: 14,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.58 : 15,357.96 = 9,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.58/15,357.96 = 9,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.58x = 15,357.96 × 9,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.58x = 153,426,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,426,020.40/10,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.93

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