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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.81, 15,025.23 and 2,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.81, 15,025.23 and 2,995.06 is: 4,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.81 : 15,025.23 = 2,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.81/15,025.23 = 2,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.81x = 15,025.23 × 2,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.81x = 45,001,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,427.80/10,014.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.49

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