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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.97, 15,038.82 and 4,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.97, 15,038.82 and 4,180.23 is: 6,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.97 : 15,038.82 = 4,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.97/15,038.82 = 4,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.97x = 15,038.82 × 4,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.97x = 62,865,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,865,726.53/10,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.92

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