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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.80, 15,023.34 and 2,995.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.80, 15,023.34 and 2,995.21 is: 4,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.80 : 15,023.34 = 2,995.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.80/15,023.34 = 2,995.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.80x = 15,023.34 × 2,995.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.80x = 44,998,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998,058.20/10,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.16

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