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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.96, 15,556.04 and 9,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.96, 15,556.04 and 9,623.20 is: 14,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.96 : 15,556.04 = 9,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.96/15,556.04 = 9,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.96x = 15,556.04 × 9,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.96x = 149,698,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698,884.13/10,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.00

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