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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.70, 15,533.55 and 9,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.70, 15,533.55 and 9,642.90 is: 14,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.70 : 15,533.55 = 9,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.70/15,533.55 = 9,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.70x = 15,533.55 × 9,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.70x = 149,788,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,788,469.30/10,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.35

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