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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.82, 15,024.08 and 2,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.82, 15,024.08 and 2,622 is: 3,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.82 : 15,024.08 = 2,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.82/15,024.08 = 2,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.82x = 15,024.08 × 2,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.82x = 39,393,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393,137.76/10,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.70

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