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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.96, 15,019.41 and 3,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.96, 15,019.41 and 3,349.76 is: 5,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.96 : 15,019.41 = 3,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.96/15,019.41 = 3,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.96x = 15,019.41 × 3,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.96x = 50,311,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311,351.60/10,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.62

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