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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.85, 16,019.86 and 9,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.85, 16,019.86 and 9,913.24 is: 14,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.85 : 16,019.86 = 9,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.85/16,019.86 = 9,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.85x = 16,019.86 × 9,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.85x = 158,808,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,808,716.95/10,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.10

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