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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.99, 15,053.92 and 8,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.99, 15,053.92 and 8,292.02 is: 12,454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.99 : 15,053.92 = 8,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.99/15,053.92 = 8,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.99x = 15,053.92 × 8,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.99x = 124,827,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827,309.72/10,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.11

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