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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.40, 15,666.60 and 9,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.40, 15,666.60 and 9,715.40 is: 14,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.40 : 15,666.60 = 9,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.40/15,666.60 = 9,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.40x = 15,666.60 × 9,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.40x = 152,207,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,207,285.64/10,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.10

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