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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.57, 15,353.30 and 8,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.57, 15,353.30 and 8,844.68 is: 13,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.57 : 15,353.30 = 8,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.57/15,353.30 = 8,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.57x = 15,353.30 × 8,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.57x = 135,794,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,794,948.68/10,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.96

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