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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.42, 15,441.18 and 9,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.42, 15,441.18 and 9,814.62 is: 14,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.42 : 15,441.18 = 9,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.42/15,441.18 = 9,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.42x = 15,441.18 × 9,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.42x = 151,549,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,549,314.05/10,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.82

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