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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.85, 15,024.13 and 2,622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.85, 15,024.13 and 2,622.02 is: 3,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.85 : 15,024.13 = 2,622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.85/15,024.13 = 2,622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.85x = 15,024.13 × 2,622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.85x = 39,393,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393,569.34/10,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.73

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