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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.54, 15,731.94 and 9,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.54, 15,731.94 and 9,544.40 is: 14,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.54 : 15,731.94 = 9,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.54/15,731.94 = 9,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.54x = 15,731.94 × 9,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.54x = 150,151,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,151,849.48/10,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.64

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