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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.96, 15,558.18 and 9,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.96, 15,558.18 and 9,701.80 is: 14,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.96 : 15,558.18 = 9,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.96/15,558.18 = 9,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.96x = 15,558.18 × 9,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.96x = 150,942,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,942,350.72/10,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.93

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