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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.24, 15,032.03 and 2,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.24, 15,032.03 and 2,999.62 is: 4,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.24 : 15,032.03 = 2,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.24/15,032.03 = 2,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.24x = 15,032.03 × 2,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.24x = 45,090,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,090,377.83/10,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.48

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