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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.54, 15,022.49 and 3,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.54, 15,022.49 and 3,445.34 is: 5,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.54 : 15,022.49 = 3,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.54/15,022.49 = 3,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.54x = 15,022.49 × 3,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.54x = 51,757,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,493.36/10,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.24

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