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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.82, 15,359.91 and 9,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.82, 15,359.91 and 9,898.68 is: 14,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.82 : 15,359.91 = 9,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.82/15,359.91 = 9,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.82x = 15,359.91 × 9,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.82x = 152,042,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,042,833.92/10,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.26

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