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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828.35, 16,147.94 and 9,633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828.35, 16,147.94 and 9,633.69 is: 14,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828.35 : 16,147.94 = 9,633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828.35/16,147.94 = 9,633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828.35x = 16,147.94 × 9,633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828.35x = 155,564,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,564,199.93/10,828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.38

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