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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.54, 15,033.40 and 3,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.54, 15,033.40 and 3,002.47 is: 4,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.54 : 15,033.40 = 3,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.54/15,033.40 = 3,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.54x = 15,033.40 × 3,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.54x = 45,137,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137,287.41/10,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.58

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