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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.80, 15,554.70 and 9,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.80, 15,554.70 and 9,966.60 is: 14,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.80 : 15,554.70 = 9,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.80/15,554.70 = 9,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.80x = 15,554.70 × 9,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.80x = 155,027,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,027,473.02/10,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.90

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