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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.23, 15,034.41 and 2,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.23, 15,034.41 and 2,627.53 is: 3,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.23 : 15,034.41 = 2,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.23/15,034.41 = 2,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.23x = 15,034.41 × 2,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.23x = 39,503,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503,325.72/10,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.18

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