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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.14, 15,346.80 and 2,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.14, 15,346.80 and 2,836.20 is: 4,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.14 : 15,346.80 = 2,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.14/15,346.80 = 2,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.14x = 15,346.80 × 2,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.14x = 43,526,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526,594.16/10,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.32

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