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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.66, 15,033.21 and 3,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.66, 15,033.21 and 3,784.32 is: 5,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.66 : 15,033.21 = 3,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.66/15,033.21 = 3,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.66x = 15,033.21 × 3,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.66x = 56,890,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890,477.27/10,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.62

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