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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.24, 15,346.08 and 8,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.24, 15,346.08 and 8,046.24 is: 12,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.24 : 15,346.08 = 8,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.24/15,346.08 = 8,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.24x = 15,346.08 × 8,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.24x = 123,478,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,478,242.74/10,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.39

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