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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.40, 15,519.60 and 9,198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.40, 15,519.60 and 9,198.23 is: 13,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.40 : 15,519.60 = 9,198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.40/15,519.60 = 9,198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.40x = 15,519.60 × 9,198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.40x = 142,752,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752,850.31/10,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.35

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