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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.77, 15,196.72 and 8,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.77, 15,196.72 and 8,384.30 is: 12,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.77 : 15,196.72 = 8,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.77/15,196.72 = 8,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.77x = 15,196.72 × 8,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.77x = 127,413,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,413,859.50/10,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.96

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