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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.23, 14,406.93 and 9,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.23, 14,406.93 and 9,597.60 is: 13,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.23 : 14,406.93 = 9,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.23/14,406.93 = 9,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.23x = 14,406.93 × 9,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.23x = 138,271,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,271,951.37/10,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.69

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