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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.20, 15,543.30 and 9,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.20, 15,543.30 and 9,930.20 is: 14,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.20 : 15,543.30 = 9,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.20/15,543.30 = 9,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.20x = 15,543.30 × 9,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.20x = 154,348,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,348,077.66/10,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.30

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