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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.80, 15,199.20 and 8,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.80, 15,199.20 and 8,923.20 is: 13,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.80 : 15,199.20 = 8,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.80/15,199.20 = 8,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.80x = 15,199.20 × 8,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.80x = 135,625,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,625,501.44/10,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.80

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