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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.36, 15,774.60 and 9,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.36, 15,774.60 and 9,362.96 is: 14,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.36 : 15,774.60 = 9,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.36/15,774.60 = 9,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.36x = 15,774.60 × 9,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.36x = 147,696,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696,948.82/10,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.15

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