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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.84, 15,029.72 and 3,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.84, 15,029.72 and 3,444.24 is: 5,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.84 : 15,029.72 = 3,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.84/15,029.72 = 3,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.84x = 15,029.72 × 3,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.84x = 51,765,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765,962.81/10,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.32

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