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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.23, 15,260.24 and 8,771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.23, 15,260.24 and 8,771.71 is: 13,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.23 : 15,260.24 = 8,771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.23/15,260.24 = 8,771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.23x = 15,260.24 × 8,771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.23x = 133,858,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,858,399.81/10,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.55

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