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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.04, 15,432.12 and 9,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.04, 15,432.12 and 9,728.72 is: 14,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.04 : 15,432.12 = 9,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.04/15,432.12 = 9,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.04x = 15,432.12 × 9,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.04x = 150,134,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,134,774.49/10,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.38

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