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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.76, 15,949.44 and 9,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.76, 15,949.44 and 9,542.16 is: 14,298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.76 : 15,949.44 = 9,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.76/15,949.44 = 9,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.76x = 15,949.44 × 9,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.76x = 152,192,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,192,108.39/10,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.72

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