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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.92, 15,029.24 and 2,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.92, 15,029.24 and 2,623.38 is: 3,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.92 : 15,029.24 = 2,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.92/15,029.24 = 2,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.92x = 15,029.24 × 2,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.92x = 39,427,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,427,407.63/10,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.30

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