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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.86, 15,034.90 and 3,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.86, 15,034.90 and 3,005.44 is: 4,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.86 : 15,034.90 = 3,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.86/15,034.90 = 3,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.86x = 15,034.90 × 3,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.86x = 45,186,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,526.50/10,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.90

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