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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.20, 15,534.30 and 9,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.20, 15,534.30 and 9,924.20 is: 14,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.20 : 15,534.30 = 9,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.20/15,534.30 = 9,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.20x = 15,534.30 × 9,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.20x = 154,165,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,165,500.06/10,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.30

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