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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.78, 15,332.63 and 2,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.78, 15,332.63 and 2,826.23 is: 4,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.78 : 15,332.63 = 2,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.78/15,332.63 = 2,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.78x = 15,332.63 × 2,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.78x = 43,333,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333,448.09/10,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.33

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