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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.60, 15,022.23 and 2,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.60, 15,022.23 and 2,995.09 is: 4,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.60 : 15,022.23 = 2,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.60/15,022.23 = 2,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.60x = 15,022.23 × 2,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.60x = 44,992,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992,930.85/10,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.39

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