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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.03, 15,024.39 and 3,442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.03, 15,024.39 and 3,442.16 is: 5,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.03 : 15,024.39 = 3,442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.03/15,024.39 = 3,442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.03x = 15,024.39 × 3,442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.03x = 51,716,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,716,354.28/10,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.36

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