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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.04, 15,498.24 and 9,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.04, 15,498.24 and 9,491.52 is: 14,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.04 : 15,498.24 = 9,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.04/15,498.24 = 9,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.04x = 15,498.24 × 9,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.04x = 147,101,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,101,854.92/10,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.96

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