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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.58, 15,333.54 and 2,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.58, 15,333.54 and 2,826.32 is: 4,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.58 : 15,333.54 = 2,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.58/15,333.54 = 2,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.58x = 15,333.54 × 2,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.58x = 43,337,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337,490.77/10,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.97

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