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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.29, 15,957.51 and 9,397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.29, 15,957.51 and 9,397.56 is: 14,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.29 : 15,957.51 = 9,397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.29/15,957.51 = 9,397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.29x = 15,957.51 × 9,397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.29x = 149,961,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961,657.68/10,693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.90

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