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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.94, 15,335.88 and 4,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.94, 15,335.88 and 4,675.80 is: 7,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.94 : 15,335.88 = 4,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.94/15,335.88 = 4,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.94x = 15,335.88 × 4,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.94x = 71,707,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,707,507.70/10,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.69

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