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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.40, 15,034.50 and 2,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.40, 15,034.50 and 2,626.74 is: 3,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.40 : 15,034.50 = 2,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.40/15,034.50 = 2,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.40x = 15,034.50 × 2,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.40x = 39,491,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,722.53/10,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.35

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