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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.51, 15,033.56 and 3,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.51, 15,033.56 and 3,002.53 is: 4,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.51 : 15,033.56 = 3,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.51/15,033.56 = 3,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.51x = 15,033.56 × 3,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.51x = 45,138,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138,714.91/10,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.73

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