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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.92, 15,521.50 and 9,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.92, 15,521.50 and 9,694.90 is: 14,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.92 : 15,521.50 = 9,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.92/15,521.50 = 9,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.92x = 15,521.50 × 9,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.92x = 150,479,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479,351.55/10,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.02

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