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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.04, 15,757.92 and 9,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.04, 15,757.92 and 9,444.96 is: 14,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.04 : 15,757.92 = 9,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.04/15,757.92 = 9,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.04x = 15,757.92 × 9,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.04x = 148,832,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832,924.08/10,553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.32

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