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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.88, 15,560.24 and 9,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.88, 15,560.24 and 9,851.90 is: 14,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.88 : 15,560.24 = 9,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.88/15,560.24 = 9,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.88x = 15,560.24 × 9,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.88x = 153,297,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,297,801.40/10,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,692.31

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