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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.24, 15,026.28 and 2,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.24, 15,026.28 and 2,621.82 is: 3,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.24 : 15,026.28 = 2,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.24/15,026.28 = 2,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.24x = 15,026.28 × 2,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.24x = 39,396,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396,201.43/10,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.84

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