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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.91, 15,424.82 and 9,850.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.91, 15,424.82 and 9,850.73 is: 14,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.91 : 15,424.82 = 9,850.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.91/15,424.82 = 9,850.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.91x = 15,424.82 × 9,850.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.91x = 151,945,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,945,694.48/10,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,800.99

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