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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.76, 15,025.74 and 2,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.76, 15,025.74 and 2,622.28 is: 3,933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.76 : 15,025.74 = 2,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.76/15,025.74 = 2,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.76x = 15,025.74 × 2,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.76x = 39,401,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401,697.49/10,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.18

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