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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.26, 15,326.63 and 9,021.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.26, 15,326.63 and 9,021.69 is: 13,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.26 : 15,326.63 = 9,021.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.26/15,326.63 = 9,021.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.26x = 15,326.63 × 9,021.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.26x = 138,272,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,272,059.50/10,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.28

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