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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.95, 16,152.33 and 9,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.95, 16,152.33 and 9,472.52 is: 14,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.95 : 16,152.33 = 9,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.95/16,152.33 = 9,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.95x = 16,152.33 × 9,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.95x = 153,003,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,003,188.21/10,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.59

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