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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.60, 15,027.39 and 4,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.60, 15,027.39 and 4,755.96 is: 7,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.60 : 15,027.39 = 4,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.60/15,027.39 = 4,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.60x = 15,027.39 × 4,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.60x = 71,469,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,469,665.74/10,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.14

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