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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.92, 15,027.74 and 2,622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.92, 15,027.74 and 2,622.38 is: 3,933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.92 : 15,027.74 = 2,622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.92/15,027.74 = 2,622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.92x = 15,027.74 × 2,622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.92x = 39,408,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408,356.57/10,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.79

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