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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.69, 15,326.91 and 2,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.69, 15,326.91 and 2,822.70 is: 4,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.69 : 15,326.91 = 2,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.69/15,326.91 = 2,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.69x = 15,326.91 × 2,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.69x = 43,263,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263,268.86/10,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.16

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