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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.84, 15,033.34 and 4,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.84, 15,033.34 and 4,177.26 is: 6,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.84 : 15,033.34 = 4,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.84/15,033.34 = 4,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.84x = 15,033.34 × 4,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.84x = 62,798,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,169.85/10,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.88

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