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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.84, 15,024.41 and 2,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.84, 15,024.41 and 2,995.40 is: 4,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.84 : 15,024.41 = 2,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.84/15,024.41 = 2,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.84x = 15,024.41 × 2,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.84x = 45,004,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004,027.61/10,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.73

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