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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.80, 15,491.70 and 9,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.80, 15,491.70 and 9,355.80 is: 14,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.80 : 15,491.70 = 9,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.80/15,491.70 = 9,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.80x = 15,491.70 × 9,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.80x = 144,937,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937,246.86/10,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.70

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