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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.65, 15,401.63 and 4,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.65, 15,401.63 and 4,023.27 is: 6,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.65 : 15,401.63 = 4,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.65/15,401.63 = 4,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.65x = 15,401.63 × 4,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.65x = 61,964,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,969.31/10,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.56

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