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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.23, 15,031.23 and 2,624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.23, 15,031.23 and 2,624.66 is: 3,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.23 : 15,031.23 = 2,624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.23/15,031.23 = 2,624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.23x = 15,031.23 × 2,624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.23x = 39,451,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451,868.13/10,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.22

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