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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.32, 15,031.04 and 3,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.32, 15,031.04 and 3,003.36 is: 4,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.32 : 15,031.04 = 3,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.32/15,031.04 = 3,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.32x = 15,031.04 × 3,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.32x = 45,143,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,143,624.29/10,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.41

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