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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.74, 14,155.26 and 8,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.74, 14,155.26 and 8,567.69 is: 11,812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.74 : 14,155.26 = 8,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.74/14,155.26 = 8,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.74x = 14,155.26 × 8,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.74x = 121,277,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,277,840.90/10,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.69

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