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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.74, 15,017.25 and 5,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.74, 15,017.25 and 5,332.86 is: 7,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.74 : 15,017.25 = 5,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.74/15,017.25 = 5,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.74x = 15,017.25 × 5,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.74x = 80,084,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,084,891.84/10,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.90

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