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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.52, 15,339.24 and 8,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.52, 15,339.24 and 8,688.24 is: 13,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.52 : 15,339.24 = 8,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.52/15,339.24 = 8,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.52x = 15,339.24 × 8,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.52x = 133,270,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,270,998.54/10,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.38

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