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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.74, 15,333.28 and 8,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.74, 15,333.28 and 8,254.80 is: 12,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.74 : 15,333.28 = 8,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.74/15,333.28 = 8,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.74x = 15,333.28 × 8,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.74x = 126,573,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,573,159.74/10,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.69

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