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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.40, 15,996.15 and 9,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.40, 15,996.15 and 9,376.20 is: 14,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.40 : 15,996.15 = 9,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.40/15,996.15 = 9,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.40x = 15,996.15 × 9,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.40x = 149,983,101.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,983,101.63/10,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.32

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