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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.20, 15,265.14 and 7,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.20, 15,265.14 and 7,992.20 is: 11,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.20 : 15,265.14 = 7,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.20/15,265.14 = 7,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.20x = 15,265.14 × 7,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.20x = 122,001,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,001,975.58/10,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.42

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