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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.70, 15,204.45 and 8,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.70, 15,204.45 and 8,422.70 is: 12,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.70 : 15,204.45 = 8,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.70/15,204.45 = 8,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.70x = 15,204.45 × 8,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.70x = 128,062,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,062,521.02/10,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.13

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