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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.14, 15,340.73 and 8,492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.14, 15,340.73 and 8,492.58 is: 12,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.14 : 15,340.73 = 8,492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.14/15,340.73 = 8,492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.14x = 15,340.73 × 8,492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.14x = 130,282,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,282,334.32/10,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.42

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