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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.74, 15,433.38 and 9,389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.74, 15,433.38 and 9,389.42 is: 14,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.74 : 15,433.38 = 9,389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.74/15,433.38 = 9,389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.74x = 15,433.38 × 9,389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.74x = 144,910,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,910,486.84/10,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.96

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