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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.43, 15,033.33 and 4,761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.43, 15,033.33 and 4,761.23 is: 7,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.43 : 15,033.33 = 4,761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.43/15,033.33 = 4,761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.43x = 15,033.33 × 4,761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.43x = 71,577,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577,107.86/10,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.69

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