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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.77, 15,033.51 and 2,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.77, 15,033.51 and 2,626.23 is: 3,939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.77 : 15,033.51 = 2,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.77/15,033.51 = 2,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.77x = 15,033.51 × 2,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.77x = 39,481,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,481,454.97/10,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.57

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