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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.40, 15,514.50 and 9,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.40, 15,514.50 and 9,781.76 is: 14,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.40 : 15,514.50 = 9,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.40/15,514.50 = 9,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.40x = 15,514.50 × 9,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.40x = 151,759,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,759,115.52/10,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.75

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