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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.10, 15,843.15 and 9,914.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.10, 15,843.15 and 9,914.10 is: 14,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.10 : 15,843.15 = 9,914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.10/15,843.15 = 9,914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.10x = 15,843.15 × 9,914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.10x = 157,070,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,070,573.42/10,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.15

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