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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.24, 15,329.94 and 4,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.24, 15,329.94 and 4,673.80 is: 7,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.24 : 15,329.94 = 4,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.24/15,329.94 = 4,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.24x = 15,329.94 × 4,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.24x = 71,649,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649,073.57/10,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.02

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