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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.51, 15,325.50 and 9,020.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.51, 15,325.50 and 9,020.95 is: 13,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.51 : 15,325.50 = 9,020.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.51/15,325.50 = 9,020.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.51x = 15,325.50 × 9,020.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.51x = 138,250,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,250,530.91/10,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.17

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