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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.24, 15,233.17 and 2,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.24, 15,233.17 and 2,759.86 is: 4,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.24 : 15,233.17 = 2,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.24/15,233.17 = 2,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.24x = 15,233.17 × 2,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.24x = 42,041,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,333.49/10,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.87

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