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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.42, 15,562.91 and 9,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.42, 15,562.91 and 9,655.26 is: 14,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.42 : 15,562.91 = 9,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.42/15,562.91 = 9,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.42x = 15,562.91 × 9,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.42x = 150,263,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,263,894.13/10,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.63

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