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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.08, 15,029.88 and 3,000.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.08, 15,029.88 and 3,000.38 is: 4,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.08 : 15,029.88 = 3,000.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.08/15,029.88 = 3,000.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.08x = 15,029.88 × 3,000.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.08x = 45,095,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095,351.35/10,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.15

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