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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.33, 15,052.09 and 8,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.33, 15,052.09 and 8,355.75 is: 12,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.33 : 15,052.09 = 8,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.33/15,052.09 = 8,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.33x = 15,052.09 × 8,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.33x = 125,771,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,771,501.02/10,023.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.88

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