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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.84, 15,526.56 and 9,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.84, 15,526.56 and 9,484.32 is: 14,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.84 : 15,526.56 = 9,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.84/15,526.56 = 9,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.84x = 15,526.56 × 9,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.84x = 147,258,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,258,863.54/10,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.95

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