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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.44, 15,033.12 and 4,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.44, 15,033.12 and 4,176.96 is: 6,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.44 : 15,033.12 = 4,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.44/15,033.12 = 4,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.44x = 15,033.12 × 4,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.44x = 62,792,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792,740.92/10,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.84

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