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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.40, 16,241.70 and 9,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.40, 16,241.70 and 9,266.20 is: 13,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.40 : 16,241.70 = 9,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.40/16,241.70 = 9,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.40x = 16,241.70 × 9,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.40x = 150,498,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,498,840.54/10,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.52

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