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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.71, 15,330.74 and 2,824.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.71, 15,330.74 and 2,824.45 is: 4,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.71 : 15,330.74 = 2,824.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.71/15,330.74 = 2,824.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.71x = 15,330.74 × 2,824.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.71x = 43,300,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,856.14/10,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.17

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