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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333, 15,555.74 and 9,414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333, 15,555.74 and 9,414.46 is: 14,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333 : 15,555.74 = 9,414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333/15,555.74 = 9,414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333x = 15,555.74 × 9,414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333x = 146,448,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,448,892.00/10,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.93

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