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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.52, 15,427.60 and 9,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.52, 15,427.60 and 9,747.44 is: 14,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.52 : 15,427.60 = 9,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.52/15,427.60 = 9,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.52x = 15,427.60 × 9,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.52x = 150,379,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,379,605.34/10,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.59

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