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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.63, 15,023.75 and 3,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.63, 15,023.75 and 3,441.72 is: 5,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.63 : 15,023.75 = 3,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.63/15,023.75 = 3,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.63x = 15,023.75 × 3,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.63x = 51,707,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,540.85/10,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.68

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