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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.52, 15,492.96 and 9,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.52, 15,492.96 and 9,526.08 is: 14,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.52 : 15,492.96 = 9,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.52/15,492.96 = 9,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.52x = 15,492.96 × 9,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.52x = 147,587,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,587,176.40/10,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.29

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