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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.10, 14,161.33 and 9,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.10, 14,161.33 and 9,924.17 is: 13,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.10 : 14,161.33 = 9,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.10/14,161.33 = 9,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.10x = 14,161.33 × 9,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.10x = 140,539,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,539,467.60/10,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.33

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