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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.98, 15,026.28 and 3,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.98, 15,026.28 and 3,443.17 is: 5,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.98 : 15,026.28 = 3,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.98/15,026.28 = 3,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.98x = 15,026.28 × 3,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.98x = 51,738,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,738,036.51/10,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.03

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