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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.57, 15,033.92 and 2,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.57, 15,033.92 and 2,626.96 is: 3,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.57 : 15,033.92 = 2,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.57/15,033.92 = 2,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.57x = 15,033.92 × 2,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.57x = 39,493,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493,540.50/10,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.46

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