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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.40, 15,564.60 and 9,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.40, 15,564.60 and 9,922.80 is: 14,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.40 : 15,564.60 = 9,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.40/15,564.60 = 9,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.40x = 15,564.60 × 9,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.40x = 154,444,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,444,412.88/10,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,884.20

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