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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.40, 15,948.60 and 9,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.40, 15,948.60 and 9,984.40 is: 14,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.40 : 15,948.60 = 9,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.40/15,948.60 = 9,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.40x = 15,948.60 × 9,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.40x = 159,237,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,237,201.84/10,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,976.60

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