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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.36, 15,004.26 and 9,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.36, 15,004.26 and 9,031.92 is: 13,520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.36 : 15,004.26 = 9,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.36/15,004.26 = 9,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.36x = 15,004.26 × 9,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.36x = 135,517,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517,275.98/10,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.14

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