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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.89, 15,027.73 and 2,623.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.89, 15,027.73 and 2,623.19 is: 3,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.89 : 15,027.73 = 2,623.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.89/15,027.73 = 2,623.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.89x = 15,027.73 × 2,623.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.89x = 39,420,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420,509.36/10,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.62

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