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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.80, 15,698.70 and 9,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.80, 15,698.70 and 9,953.80 is: 14,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.80 : 15,698.70 = 9,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.80/15,698.70 = 9,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.80x = 15,698.70 × 9,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.80x = 156,261,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,261,720.06/10,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,930.70

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