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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.20, 15,956.58 and 9,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.20, 15,956.58 and 9,220.92 is: 13,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.20 : 15,956.58 = 9,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.20/15,956.58 = 9,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.20x = 15,956.58 × 9,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.20x = 147,134,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,134,347.65/10,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.45

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