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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.67, 15,032.98 and 3,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.67, 15,032.98 and 3,449.32 is: 5,173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.67 : 15,032.98 = 3,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.67/15,032.98 = 3,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.67x = 15,032.98 × 3,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.67x = 51,853,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,853,558.57/10,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.63

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