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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.34, 15,031.97 and 3,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.34, 15,031.97 and 3,445.74 is: 5,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.34 : 15,031.97 = 3,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.34/15,031.97 = 3,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.34x = 15,031.97 × 3,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.34x = 51,796,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796,260.31/10,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.56

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