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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,156.69, 15,222.03 and 8,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,156.69, 15,222.03 and 8,834.91 is: 13,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,156.69 : 15,222.03 = 8,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,156.69/15,222.03 = 8,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,156.69x = 15,222.03 × 8,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,156.69x = 134,485,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,485,174.85/10,156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.04

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