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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.02, 15,556.48 and 9,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.02, 15,556.48 and 9,273.91 is: 13,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.02 : 15,556.48 = 9,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.02/15,556.48 = 9,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.02x = 15,556.48 × 9,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.02x = 144,269,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,269,395.44/10,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.15

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