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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.86, 15,033.68 and 2,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.86, 15,033.68 and 2,626.29 is: 3,939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.86 : 15,033.68 = 2,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.86/15,033.68 = 2,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.86x = 15,033.68 × 2,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.86x = 39,482,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482,790.32/10,021.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.67

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