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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.80, 15,332.70 and 8,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.80, 15,332.70 and 8,925.80 is: 13,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.80 : 15,332.70 = 8,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.80/15,332.70 = 8,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.80x = 15,332.70 × 8,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.80x = 136,856,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,856,613.66/10,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.70

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