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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.23, 15,030.38 and 5,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.23, 15,030.38 and 5,338.13 is: 8,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.23 : 15,030.38 = 5,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.23/15,030.38 = 5,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.23x = 15,030.38 × 5,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.23x = 80,234,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,133.27/10,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.01

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