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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.95, 15,033.02 and 4,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.95, 15,033.02 and 4,475.57 is: 6,713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.95 : 15,033.02 = 4,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.95/15,033.02 = 4,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.95x = 15,033.02 × 4,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.95x = 67,281,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,235.78/10,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.39

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