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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.66, 15,304.32 and 8,898.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.66, 15,304.32 and 8,898.87 is: 13,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.66 : 15,304.32 = 8,898.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.66/15,304.32 = 8,898.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.66x = 15,304.32 × 8,898.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.66x = 136,191,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,191,154.12/10,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.18

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