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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.80, 15,346.20 and 9,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.80, 15,346.20 and 9,453.20 is: 14,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.80 : 15,346.20 = 9,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.80/15,346.20 = 9,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.80x = 15,346.20 × 9,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.80x = 145,070,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,070,697.84/10,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.80

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