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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.41, 15,017.19 and 5,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.41, 15,017.19 and 5,337.44 is: 7,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.41 : 15,017.19 = 5,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.41/15,017.19 = 5,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.41x = 15,017.19 × 5,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.41x = 80,153,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153,350.59/10,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.42

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