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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.14, 15,066.90 and 3,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.14, 15,066.90 and 3,023.60 is: 4,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.14 : 15,066.90 = 3,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.14/15,066.90 = 3,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.14x = 15,066.90 × 3,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.14x = 45,556,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,203.51/10,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.60

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