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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.72, 15,553.44 and 9,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.72, 15,553.44 and 9,533.04 is: 14,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.72 : 15,553.44 = 9,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.72/15,553.44 = 9,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.72x = 15,553.44 × 9,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.72x = 148,271,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,271,565.66/10,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.46

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