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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.64, 15,339.98 and 8,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.64, 15,339.98 and 8,835.77 is: 13,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.64 : 15,339.98 = 8,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.64/15,339.98 = 8,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.64x = 15,339.98 × 8,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.64x = 135,540,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,540,521.13/10,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.67

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