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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.60, 15,024.90 and 2,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.60, 15,024.90 and 2,994.84 is: 4,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.60 : 15,024.90 = 2,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.60/15,024.90 = 2,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.60x = 15,024.90 × 2,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.60x = 44,997,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997,171.52/10,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.16

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