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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.96, 15,528.24 and 9,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.96, 15,528.24 and 9,529.44 is: 14,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.96 : 15,528.24 = 9,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.96/15,528.24 = 9,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.96x = 15,528.24 × 9,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.96x = 147,975,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,975,431.39/10,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.40

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