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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.84, 15,032.72 and 3,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.84, 15,032.72 and 3,446.24 is: 5,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.84 : 15,032.72 = 3,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.84/15,032.72 = 3,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.84x = 15,032.72 × 3,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.84x = 51,806,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,806,360.97/10,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.31

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