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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.26, 15,023.27 and 2,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.26, 15,023.27 and 2,995.37 is: 4,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.26 : 15,023.27 = 2,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.26/15,023.27 = 2,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.26x = 15,023.27 × 2,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.26x = 45,000,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,000,162.17/10,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.16

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