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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.72, 15,030.48 and 2,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.72, 15,030.48 and 2,624.16 is: 3,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.72 : 15,030.48 = 2,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.72/15,030.48 = 2,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.72x = 15,030.48 × 2,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.72x = 39,442,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,442,384.40/10,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.48

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