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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.80, 15,389.70 and 9,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.80, 15,389.70 and 9,644.20 is: 14,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.80 : 15,389.70 = 9,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.80/15,389.70 = 9,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.80x = 15,389.70 × 9,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.80x = 148,421,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,421,344.74/10,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.30

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