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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.23, 15,033.21 and 4,176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.23, 15,033.21 and 4,176.47 is: 6,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.23 : 15,033.21 = 4,176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.23/15,033.21 = 4,176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.23x = 15,033.21 × 4,176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.23x = 62,785,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,785,788.15/10,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.28

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