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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.26, 14,631.49 and 9,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.26, 14,631.49 and 9,992.48 is: 13,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.26 : 14,631.49 = 9,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.26/14,631.49 = 9,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.26x = 14,631.49 × 9,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.26x = 146,204,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,204,821.23/10,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.68

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