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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.52, 15,367.74 and 8,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.52, 15,367.74 and 8,707.24 is: 13,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.52 : 15,367.74 = 8,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.52/15,367.74 = 8,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.52x = 15,367.74 × 8,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.52x = 133,810,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,810,600.44/10,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.88

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