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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.76, 15,024.02 and 2,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.76, 15,024.02 and 2,995.87 is: 4,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.76 : 15,024.02 = 2,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.76/15,024.02 = 2,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.76x = 15,024.02 × 2,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.76x = 45,009,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009,920.70/10,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.91

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