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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.57, 15,001.75 and 8,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.57, 15,001.75 and 8,029.23 is: 12,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.57 : 15,001.75 = 8,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.57/15,001.75 = 8,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.57x = 15,001.75 × 8,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.57x = 120,452,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,452,501.15/10,017.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.12

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