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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.23, 15,353.18 and 2,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.23, 15,353.18 and 2,839.76 is: 4,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.23 : 15,353.18 = 2,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.23/15,353.18 = 2,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.23x = 15,353.18 × 2,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.23x = 43,599,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599,323.70/10,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.73

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