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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.23, 15,029.73 and 2,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.23, 15,029.73 and 2,623.66 is: 3,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.23 : 15,029.73 = 2,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.23/15,029.73 = 2,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.23x = 15,029.73 × 2,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.23x = 39,432,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,863.84/10,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.72

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