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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.60, 15,335.40 and 9,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.60, 15,335.40 and 9,980.60 is: 14,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.60 : 15,335.40 = 9,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.60/15,335.40 = 9,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.60x = 15,335.40 × 9,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.60x = 153,056,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,056,493.24/10,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.90

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