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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.51, 15,031.03 and 3,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.51, 15,031.03 and 3,004.53 is: 4,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.51 : 15,031.03 = 3,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.51/15,031.03 = 3,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.51x = 15,031.03 × 3,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.51x = 45,161,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161,180.57/10,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.53

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