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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.90, 15,613.91 and 9,453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.90, 15,613.91 and 9,453.36 is: 14,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.90 : 15,613.91 = 9,453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.90/15,613.91 = 9,453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.90x = 15,613.91 × 9,453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.90x = 147,603,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,603,864.97/10,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.13

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