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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.24, 15,524.20 and 9,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.24, 15,524.20 and 9,741.12 is: 14,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.24 : 15,524.20 = 9,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.24/15,524.20 = 9,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.24x = 15,524.20 × 9,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.24x = 151,223,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,223,095.10/10,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.59

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