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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.20, 15,329.10 and 8,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.20, 15,329.10 and 8,577.80 is: 12,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.20 : 15,329.10 = 8,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.20/15,329.10 = 8,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.20x = 15,329.10 × 8,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.20x = 131,489,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,489,953.98/10,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.12

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