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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.80, 15,434.70 and 9,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.80, 15,434.70 and 9,633.70 is: 14,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.80 : 15,434.70 = 9,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.80/15,434.70 = 9,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.80x = 15,434.70 × 9,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.80x = 148,693,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,693,269.39/10,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.55

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