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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.40, 15,342.60 and 8,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.40, 15,342.60 and 8,673.20 is: 13,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.40 : 15,342.60 = 8,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.40/15,342.60 = 8,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.40x = 15,342.60 × 8,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.40x = 133,069,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,069,438.32/10,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.80

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