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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.60, 15,548.40 and 9,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.60, 15,548.40 and 9,242.40 is: 13,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.60 : 15,548.40 = 9,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.60/15,548.40 = 9,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.60x = 15,548.40 × 9,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.60x = 143,704,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,704,532.16/10,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.60

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