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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.40, 15,315.54 and 8,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.40, 15,315.54 and 8,568.11 is: 12,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.40 : 15,315.54 = 8,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.40/15,315.54 = 8,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.40x = 15,315.54 × 8,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.40x = 131,225,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,225,231.43/10,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.77

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