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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.80, 15,473.70 and 9,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.80, 15,473.70 and 9,975.60 is: 14,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.80 : 15,473.70 = 9,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.80/15,473.70 = 9,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.80x = 15,473.70 × 9,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.80x = 154,359,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,359,441.72/10,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.40

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