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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.24, 15,753.29 and 9,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.24, 15,753.29 and 9,371.36 is: 14,015.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.24 : 15,753.29 = 9,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.24/15,753.29 = 9,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.24x = 15,753.29 × 9,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.24x = 147,629,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,629,744.30/10,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.61

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