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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.04, 14,159.88 and 9,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.04, 14,159.88 and 9,573.84 is: 13,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.04 : 14,159.88 = 9,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.04/14,159.88 = 9,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.04x = 14,159.88 × 9,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.04x = 135,564,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,564,425.54/10,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.42

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