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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.60, 15,237.60 and 8,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.60, 15,237.60 and 8,230.60 is: 12,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.60 : 15,237.60 = 8,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.60/15,237.60 = 8,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.60x = 15,237.60 × 8,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.60x = 125,414,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,414,590.56/10,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.24

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