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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.93, 15,427.55 and 9,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.93, 15,427.55 and 9,444.40 is: 14,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.93 : 15,427.55 = 9,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.93/15,427.55 = 9,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.93x = 15,427.55 × 9,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.93x = 145,703,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,703,953.22/10,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.25

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