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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.70, 15,461.55 and 9,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.70, 15,461.55 and 9,323.55 is: 13,985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.70 : 15,461.55 = 9,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.70/15,461.55 = 9,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.70x = 15,461.55 × 9,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.70x = 144,156,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,156,534.50/10,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.33

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