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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.54, 15,041.98 and 7,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.54, 15,041.98 and 7,273.89 is: 10,914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.54 : 15,041.98 = 7,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.54/15,041.98 = 7,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.54x = 15,041.98 × 7,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.54x = 109,413,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,413,716.99/10,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.59

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