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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.51, 15,326.99 and 9,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.51, 15,326.99 and 9,021.95 is: 13,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.51 : 15,326.99 = 9,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.51/15,326.99 = 9,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.51x = 15,326.99 × 9,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.51x = 138,279,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,279,337.43/10,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.66

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