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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.64, 15,033.54 and 2,626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.64, 15,033.54 and 2,626.93 is: 3,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.64 : 15,033.54 = 2,626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.64/15,033.54 = 2,626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.64x = 15,033.54 × 2,626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.64x = 39,492,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,057.23/10,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.28

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