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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.43, 15,417.29 and 9,624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.43, 15,417.29 and 9,624.43 is: 14,444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.43 : 15,417.29 = 9,624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.43/15,417.29 = 9,624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.43x = 15,417.29 × 9,624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.43x = 148,382,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,382,628.39/10,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.74

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