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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.48, 15,031.92 and 3,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.48, 15,031.92 and 3,449.52 is: 5,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.48 : 15,031.92 = 3,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.48/15,031.92 = 3,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.48x = 15,031.92 × 3,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.48x = 51,852,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852,908.68/10,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.14

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