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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.80, 15,419.70 and 9,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.80, 15,419.70 and 9,623.70 is: 14,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.80 : 15,419.70 = 9,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.80/15,419.70 = 9,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.80x = 15,419.70 × 9,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.80x = 148,394,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,394,566.89/10,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.55

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