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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.33, 15,001.38 and 8,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.33, 15,001.38 and 8,028.98 is: 12,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.33 : 15,001.38 = 8,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.33/15,001.38 = 8,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.33x = 15,001.38 × 8,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.33x = 120,445,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,445,704.99/10,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.73

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